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Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026

Bologna Fiera, Bologna, Italy
13.04.2026 - 16.04.2026

Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026: Global Hub for Publishing

Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026 has established itself as the leading trade fair for the children’s books, illustrations, and multimedia content industry sector in Italy and Europe. The upcoming edition of the event will be held from the 13th to the 16th of April at Bologna Fiera.

Dive Into the World of Books and Media

Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026 provides the book industry branch with the world’s best hub for information and B2B communication. The focus of this target-group-specific event will be divided into many special platforms:

  • Award Events
  • Illustrations Exhibition
  • Audio Lounge
  • Comics Corner
  • Translators Centre
  • Bologna Digital Media etc.

This huge number of exhibited products will be accompanied by top-class supporting events like Authors’ Cafe, and BOOM! Crescere Nei Libri etc. With its highlights - a conference program, live forums, and many more - it will allow you to directly monitor your competitors and make a name for yourself as a brand.

Find Inspiration Among Other Professionals at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026

BCBF 2026 is expected to feature over 1,500 exhibitors from approximately 100 countries and regions. These exhibitors will showcase a diverse range of products and services, including children's books, multimedia content, and related materials. The fair will also host the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids (BLTF/Kids), focusing on licensing and entertainment sectors related to children's content.

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We, the team of Fair Point Reservations, recommend that you organize your stay in Bologna as soon as possible so you and your team can secure accommodation near Bologna Fiera. Due to our long-term contractual relationships with top hotel providers in the city, we can present you with the best offers for the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026 dates. Get in contact with us now and choose the most cost-effective room options from our list!

Facts & Figures

Check out these essential facts about the trade fair here to save time!

Venue: Bologna Fiera
Founded in: 1963
Industry: Books, Paper and Printing Industry
Frequency: every 1 years
Where: Bologna, Italy

Directions

Airport: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 8km
Railway station: Bologna Centrale AV, 2km

How to get to Bologna Fiera

Bologna Fiera is a modern venue with easy access from the railway station and with a dedicated motorway lane entering the fairground directly.

By Bus

  • Bus line 28, 32, 35, 39 stop at SUD MORO entrance
  • Bus shuttle AEROBUS BLQ from the airport to the venue

By Car

Bologna Fiera is accessible by car from the ring-road exit number 8 , to parking Costituzione. If you are traveling from Florence, Milan, and Ancona exit at the new "BOLOGNA FIERA" toll booth motorway A14. There is a parking system with 14,500 covered parking spaces that can be reserved in advance.

GPS coordinates: latitude 44.509315 ; longitude 11.362436

Next edition

The Book Fair is one of the large-scale events which take place in Bologna. This means that hotels near Bologna Fiera are booked well in advance and accommodation options during the expo dates are limited. Analysis of previous editions of the trade show point that over 85% of all rooms near the venue are booked at least six months in advance by trade visitors. To ensure your pleasant stay, Fair Point has contracts with some of the most reliable hotels for the Children’s Book Fair. If this year's trade fair catched you off guard, just submit a hotel request for the next edition of Bologna Children's Book Fair, and we'll take it from there! With more time available, we'll locate even better hotel offers near Bologna Fiera for you.

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