Application to the 31st International Book Festival Budapest
The Hungarian Publishers’ and Booksellers’ Association organises the 31st International Book Festival Budapest from October 1st to 4th, 2026 in the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre. This is one of the most important cultural events in Hungary with ca. 70.000 visitors in the course of four days. It is considered an important meeting by publishers, authors and readers as well, almost the entire Hungarian book industry is represented here. Hundreds of interesting programs, interviews, conversations, book signings are held in the course of four days. The stands of international exhibitors, the European Writers’ Meeting, the discussions with the authors of the country of honour – which will be Germany, Austria and Switzerland this year – all contribute to a vibrant, international atmosphere at the Festival.
The guest of honour author at this year's Book Festival is Colm Tóibín, who will receive the Budapest Grand Prize from the Mayor of Budapest. Colm Tóibín, a leading voice in contemporary Irish literature, is the Costa Award-winning author of Brooklyn. His works – including the Booker Prize-nominated The Testament of Mary – are celebrated worldwide for their subtlety, emotional depth, and profoundly human storytelling. As country of honour, the literature of Germany, Austria and Switzerland will be in the focus of the Festival this year. Our aim is to help readers to get to know the culture, literature, publications of as many countries as they can.
We believe that sharing culture and literature is an effective tool to cooperate among countries. It would be a great pleasure to welcome you too on board at the International Book Festival Budapest 2025. This might also be a great opportunity for you, the presenter and promoter of the culture of your country to present your publications, authors and cultural connections with Hungary.
After the registration period, we will create a detailed map of the venue and send applicants our proposed stand placements. Following feedback from exhibitors and any necessary adjustments, the first stage of the application process will conclude with invoicing. In July, we will send exhibitors the application form for program rooms and book signings.
| Rental prices (Prices do not include VAT) | |
| Fully equipped indoor stand | Indoor empty stand area |
| Rental price for Sämling built stands: €290/m² | Rental price: €240/m² |
| Rental price for Modul built stands: €315/m²
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Technical details
This year, the following options are available:
- fully fitted stands
- empty exhibition space
Please note that outdoor pavilions will not be available on this occasion.
The exhibition area will comprise peninsula, inline and corner stands, allocated in proportion to the number of applicants and the capacity of the venue.
During the registration process, you may select from the offers of two official contractors:
Details of stand designs, along with the price list for additional services, are available: HERE
Additional services are specific to the selected contractor and cannot be transferred or exchanged between the two providers.
Furniture may not be placed outside the boundaries of the contracted, built stand area.
For any questions or further information about the event, please contact us at info__at__bookfestival__dot__hu.
The application deadline is April 30, 2026.
Please, feel free to contact us at info__at__bookfestival__dot__hu or at +36 1-619-2491 or +36-30-717-1396 if you need any further information.
We look forward to seeing you at the 31st International Book Festival Budapest!