Vienna Book Fair

Buch Wien 2026 takes place from November 25 to 29 at the Vienna Exhibition Center and is Austria’s largest book fair and most important literary festival. For five days, Vienna will be all about literature when more than 500 exhibitors, publishers and authors from numerous countries present their works.

Visitors can expect a varied program of readings, discussions, workshops, book signings and special events. In addition to the main exhibition hall, many other locations in the city bookshops, theaters, museums and cafés -will also be involved in the festival.

Buch Wien sees itself not only as a sales fair, but also as a platform for cultural exchange, social debates and encounters between authors and the public. Special attention is also paid to children’s and young adult literature, new media forms and topics such as sustainability, journalism and digital culture.

The festival is a meeting place for literature enthusiasts, publishers, teachers and families alike.

Date: November 25-29, 2026
Location: Messe Wien – Halls D + C, Trabrennstraße, 1020 Vienna
Opening hours:
Wednesday, November 25, 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 26, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 27, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: €0-54 (day ticket €24, festival pass €49 when buying online in advance)

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