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Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026

Bologna Fiera, Bologna, Italy
13.04.2026 - 16.04.2026

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Explore the World’s Largest Children and Young Adult Literature Trade Fair

The Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026 will be held at Bologna Fiera from April 13th to 16th, 2026. Regarded as the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to children’s and young adult literature, it attracts around 1,500 exhibitors and approximately 30,000 visitors. With 62 years of experience, it offers the world’s premium copyright exchange hub, which also extends to current multimedia and licensing businesses for children’s stories, illustrations, animation, and related areas.

Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026: Discover Latest Trends and Enjoy an Illustrator’s Paradise

The Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026 promises an engaging experience for visitors, featuring a curated exhibition showcasing original work by Norwegian illustrators that provides insights into the nation’s artistic heritage. Beyond the Norwegian focus, there will be the traditional illustrator’s exhibition showcasing the latest work of international artists and more. With focus areas of:

  • Guest of Honour: Norway
  • Illustration & Visual Storytelling
  • International Rights & Translation
  • Diversity & Inclusive Storytelling
  • Digital Publishing & Interactive Media
  • BolognaBookPlus (BBPlus)
  • Licensing & Media
  • Sustainability in Publishing

These diverse ranges of themes are designed to inspire, connect, and inform professionals across the world about the latest trends and innovations of the children’s publishing industry.

Find Inspiration and Connect with Industry Professionals from All Over the World

From Publishers through illustrators, graphic designers, mobile developers, authors, translators to licensors and licensees, packagers, printers, distributors, booksellers, librarians, teachers, and many more will join the event to exchange experience, knowledge, expertise, and find potential business and collaboration opportunities. Тhis will be amplified by the comprehensive side programs that include workshops and seminars with interactive sessions led by industry experts, focusing on topics such as storytelling techniques, illustration styles, and many more, networking events, children's activities, and award ceremonies. These activities combine to make a dynamic and comprehensive event, offering attendees an experience that goes beyond traditional exhibitions.

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Due to the high visitor count, the search for accommodation near Bologna Fiera could be time-consuming and often ends up disappointing. At Fair Point, we strive to provide the best possible offers that fit our customers’ needs. Click on the button, fill out the form, and our team of professionals will contact you with an offer specially tailored to your needs. Book your seamless stay so you can focus on making the most of the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026.

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
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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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