General Overview
About The London Book Fair 2026
The London Book Fair 2026 returns to Olympia London from March 10 to 12, 2026. As one of Europe's foremost publishing trade fairs since 1971, it brings together publishers, literary agents, rights professionals, content creators, and media buyers for rights negotiations, dealmaking, and trend scouting.
Industry Focus
The London Book Fair 2026 encompasses a broad spectrum of the publishing, and licensing industry, including
- Rights & Licensing: International rights trading for print, audio, TV, film, and digital content.
- Digital & Cross-Media Creation: Audio, digital publishing, games adaption, and screen formats.
- Market Intelligence & Trends: Market Focus country spotlight, data-driven insight sessions.
- Conference & Thought Leadership: Seminars addressing digital transformation, accessibility, licensing, and screen adaptation.
- Trailblazer Awards: Celebrating emerging talent in publishing innovation.
- Content Exchange Programs: Facilitating agent and publisher meetings, author‑to‑screen pitching, and rights roundtables.
The fair draws around 30,000 attendees—rights executives, publishers, media producers, literary agents, film/TV scouts, international delegations, librarians, and digital-content leaders. Visitors engage in rights trading, content deals, and strategy sessions with professionals from global publishing hubs .
Key Features
- Rights Centre Halls: Core international rights trading zones.
- Conference Programmes: Sessions on digital, licensing, diversity & innovation.
- Market Focus Showcase: Regional spotlight exhibitions in publishing.
- Trailblazer Awards Ceremony: Honouring new talent in publishing.
- Author HQ & Audio Corner: Creative programming for writers and audio markets
Why Partner with ExhibitStandBuilder for The London Book Fair 2026?
At The London Book Fair, your booth must support intensive B2B rights trading, digital content demoing, and executive-level meetings. We build environments that attract literary professionals and facilitate contract-driven interactions with clarity and polish.
Our Services Include:
- Booth Design: We create custom exhibition stands that reflect your brand identity and captivate your target audience.
- In-House Production: Our facilities ensure quality and consistency in every element of your exhibition stand.
- Event Planning: We offer strategic planning to align with your brand goals and deliver cohesive experiences.
- Project Management: Our team oversees all aspects of the event to ensure timely and budget-friendly execution.
- Turnkey Services: From concept to flawless execution, we provide end-to-end solutions for your exhibition needs.
Let ExhibitStandBuilder design a stand that resonates with publishers, agents, and media scouts. Contact us today to begin planning.