About this expo
Buch Wien is recognized as Austria's premier annual international book fair and reading festival, taking place in Vienna from November 25 to November 29, 2026. This significant event uniquely blends the commercial and professional facets of a traditional book fair with the engaging atmosphere of a cultural festival. It serves as a vital platform for presenting new releases from the autumn book season and facilitates a dynamic forum for the exchange of ideas and opinions, with a particular focus on the German-speaking book market and related Central and Eastern European markets.
The exhibition showcases a comprehensive array of literary and related products. Core exhibit sectors include audiobooks, biographies, children's books, comics, detectives, journals, non-fiction, novels, pocket books, press products, and textbooks. Additionally, visitors can explore fiction and crime, cooking and world literature, new literature titles, and works addressing social issues and knowledge debates. A dedicated antiquarian section features rare books, manuscripts, and works on paper.
The event attracts a broad and diverse audience, encompassing professional visitors such as publishers, book professionals, and literary enthusiasts, alongside the general public, including readers, teachers, and families. Buch Wien's dual focus on industry and culture makes it an essential gathering for anyone involved in or passionate about the world of books.
Highlights
4 items- Held annually at the VIECON Vienna Congress & Convention Center (Messe Wien) in Vienna, Austria.
- AUMA listed event.
- Features concurrent events such as the Awarding of the Austrian Book Prize, Reading Festival Week, and the Long Night of Books (since 2014).
- Open to both the public and professionals.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does Buch Wien 2026 take place?+
Buch Wien 2026 is scheduled from November 25 to November 29, 2026, at the VIECON Vienna Congress & Convention Center (Messe Wien) in Vienna, Austria. The main events are held in Halls D and C, located at Trabrennstraße 7, 1020 Wien, Austria.
Who organizes Buch Wien?+
Buch Wien is organized by Literatur und Content Marketing GmbH, a subsidiary of the Hauptverband des Österreichischen Buchhandels (HVB).
What types of books and products are featured at Buch Wien?+
The event covers a wide range of products including audiobooks, biographies, children's books, comics, detectives, journals, non-fiction, novels, pocket books, press products, textbooks, fiction and crime, cooking and world literature, new literature titles, and social issues. It also features an antiquarian section for rare books, manuscripts, and works on paper.
How can I attend or exhibit at Buch Wien?+
The event is open to both professional visitors and the general public. Entry requires a paid ticket. Antiquarian booksellers interested in exhibiting should contact the VDAÖ directly for participation information.
What are the practical details for attending Buch Wien?+
Entry to Buch Wien requires a paid ticket. For the 2025 edition, adult tickets were approximately 15 €, with reduced prices available for students and pupils, and free entry for children up to 14 years.