FAQs about your visit to the Leipzig Book Fair

From 3 December 2024, tickets for the Leipzig Book Fair can be purchased from our online ticket shop and advance ticket outlets.

Tickets can generally be purchased up to and including the Sunday of the trade fair via our online ticket shop and also on site at the ticket office during the trade fair. Please note the different ticket prices. There may also be longer waiting times on site. There are no plans to restrict the number of visitors, but this cannot be ruled out in the event of high visitor numbers. Should this happen, we will inform you on our website, at the ticket shop and on social media.

Tickets can also be purchased from advance ticket outlets. Please note the different ticket prices. You can find our advance ticket offices at: www.leipziger-messe.de/VVK

Yes, this is possible. Please note that tickets are more expensive during the trade fair than in advance. Early Bird tickets are available until the Leipzig Reads programme is published on 27/02/2025; after that the advance booking price applies. Last minute tickets will still be available during the trade fair. We recommend buying tickets in advance from our online ticket shop, also to avoid long waiting times at the on-site ticket office.

No, it is not possible to reserve tickets.

Group tickets for private visitors are only available at the ticket office.

Yes, the ticket is valid for both events, as the Manga-Comic-Con is part of the Leipzig Book Fair.

Yes, you can. The Leipzig Antiquarian Book Fair is located in Hall 5 within the Leipzig Book Fair.

The Leipzig Book Fair is open to private and trade visitors on all four days of the fair. The trade fair is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

The day ticket for Thursday, Friday or Sunday entitles the holder to one admission on the relevant day.

With the any day ticket, you can visit the Leipzig Book Fair on Saturday or alternatively on another day during the fair. This is also only valid for one admission.

The full pass entitles the holder to multiple entries on all days.

The day ticket entitles the holder to one admission per day.

The full pass entitles the holder to multiple entries on all days.

The Leipzig Book Fair is open to private and trade visitors on all four days of the fair.

No, the admission tickets are the same for trade and non-trade visitors.

No, the admission tickets are the same for all visitors. However, bloggers and creators can be accredited as members of the press if they meet the necessary requirements.

You can apply for accreditation online or in person at the media centre. Detailed information and a contact person can be found on our website.

We generally approve reduced admission for the following groups of people upon presentation of eligibility:

• schoolchildren, university students and apprentices
• individuals with a disability status of at least 20 according to GdB (degree of disability)
• pensioners
• the unemployed and recipients of social benefits
• disability pensioners
• under 27s carrying out military or voluntary services
• holders of a volunteer pass
• holders of a Leipzig Pass

In addition, an accompanying person of any severely disabled person with "B" marked on their ID card may enter free of charge. Proof of eligibility must be presented.

Please note that your documents may be inspected on admission. We therefore ask you to bring along the appropriate papers or passes to ensure you receive discounted admission.
Examples of valid documents include:

• school/student ID
• letter of approval for social benefits
• disabled ID marked "B"
• letter of pension approval for pensioners and disabled pensioners

If you have any questions about proof of eligibility, please email us at: tickets@leipziger-messe.de

As the full pass is already the most heavily discounted ticket for the Leipzig Book Fair, there is no additional discount.

Yes, you can also get your ticket for the Leipzig Book Fair via the KulturPass app. Find out more about the KulturPass.

The tickets for the Leipzig Book Fair and the Manga-Comic-Con only entitle you to access the trade fair grounds and to attend Leipzig liest events on the grounds.

Leipzig liest events outside the exhibition grounds have different admission requirements, which are at the discretion of the respective organisers and/or venues. The majority of Leipzig liest events are accessible without a separate ticket or entrance fee. However, if a ticket or prior registration is required, this will be noted in the Leipzig liest programme or on the organiser’s website. If you have any questions about special events outside the trade fair grounds, please contact the respective venue. You can find the organisers of each event in our online programme.

Yes, it is easy to order a ticket as a gift for someone else. When personalising the tickets, simply enter the first and last name of the recipient of the gifted ticket.

How does it work?

1. Ordering and payment: the person ordering the gift tickets places their order and makes the payment using their own email address. The person placing the order is thus the recipient of the invoice and responsible for the purchase.

2. Personalisation for the recipient of the gift: During the order process, you can personalise the ticket to the recipient's name. Simply enter the first and last name of the gift recipient.

Tickets will be sent to the email address of the person who placed the order and made the payment. This person is responsible for ensuring the tickets are forwarded in good time to the named gift recipient.

No, there are no vouchers for the ticket shop. However, you can easily give a ticket as a gift (see “Can I give tickets as a gift?”).

If you have received an invitation from an exhibitor, the invitation will contain a code. The code consists of a 6-character combination of letters and numbers (or only letters). This code serves as a substitute for payment in the online ticket shop. Please enter the code in the appropriate field in the ticket shop for the event you have been invited to.

Tip: For technical reasons, the ticket shop website skips to the bottom of the page after the ticket code is entered. Please scroll back to the top and select your free ticket for the event.

Please note that these invitations are single-use only and are invalidated after redemption in the ticket shop. Invitations must be redeemed for a valid ticket before entering Leipzig Trade Fair. Only a valid ticket provides access to the event. Invitations are only valid for the event stated on the invite.

Yes, it is possible to transfer your ticket to another person until shortly before the event. To transfer your ticket to someone else, please follow these steps:

1. Send an email to: tickets@leipziger-messe.de

2. Provide the ticket number, purchase date and the full name of the person to whom the ticket should be transferred.

3. Please note that it is possible to transfer tickets until shortly before the event. However, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible to ensure fast processing.

4. After we have processed your request, you will receive an email from us with a link to download the transferred ticket.

Please note that:

• Tickets can generally only be transferred once, and the transfer cannot be reversed.
• You must be sure to accurately include all the necessary details in your email to avoid delays.
• The transferred ticket will be issued in the name of the new person, who must show the personalised ticket on entry to gain admission to the event.

The confirmation email you received after purchasing the ticket contains a link to the tickets. You can use this link to download or print the ticket again. Please note that tickets cannot be duplicated. You will be denied admission to the event if someone else has already shown the barcode from your ticket to gain admission.

Admission to the event is only possible with a valid ticket. You can download the ticket again via the link in the confirmation email you received after purchasing your ticket online, then display it on your mobile device.

Another option is to purchase a new ticket at the on-site ticket office.

Unfortunately, this is not possible. According to Section 312g Paragraph 2 No. 9 of the German Civil Code (BGB), there is no statutory right of withdrawal regarding the services offered by Leipzig Trade Fair via online purchase, which are to be provided at a specific time or within a precisely specified period of time.

There are answers to many more questions in our Ticket Shop FAQ . If you still have additional questions, please email us at: tickets@leipziger-messe.de

Leipzig Book Fair is open on all days of the fair, Thursday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm.

We are a family-friendly event and are happy to welcome families with children. Children are therefore very welcome, but we would ask you to follow a few important rules:

Please note that our event is large-scale and that there may therefore be a large number of visitors.

Children and young people up to the age of 14 may only enter the trade fair grounds if accompanied by a parent or guardian or a suitable adult supervisor. We prioritise the safety and well-being of all participants, especially the youngest visitors. Our aim is to create a pleasant and family-friendly atmosphere in which both children and adults can feel equally at home.

In order to meet the needs of families, we offer childcare in the form of our creche in the Glass Hall. Details are available at our information stands on site and on our website.

The ticket entitles visitors to a free return journey to and from the trade fair grounds on the day of the event using local MDV (Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund) public transport within zone 110. When booking in the ticket shop, the name of the visitor using the ticket must be quoted. The travel authorisation is only valid for this person.

You can find information about how to get there using various forms of transport under Travel and Parking . You will also find information on parking facilities and car parking charges under “Arriving by car”.

Overnight accommodation on the exhibition grounds is not permitted for all Leipziger Messe GmbH events. It is also not possible to stay overnight in the car parks during the Leipzig Book Fair. During the event, motorhomes and caravans can be parked in the designated visitor car parks between 7 am and 7 pm. For overnight stays, please use car parks in the Leipzig area.

We want all our trade fair visitors to get where they are going quickly. That is why the Leipzig trade fair grounds are designed to be accessible and offer short and easy routes.

Our website features various plans of the trade fair grounds, focusing on catering and accessibility, for example. Here (PDF, 947 kB) you will also find a hall plan with an overview of the exhibition areas.

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Leipziger Messe strives to make your stay as pleasant as possible. So if you or others feel unwell, you will find important contacts for the fire brigade, police and first-aid centres on the trade fair grounds at our visitor service.

You can also contact the security staff or the awareness team on site at any time. They are located at the info point in Hall 3, stand J401 (gate 3.8). Alternatively you can reach out to them via the number 0160 98061349 or you look for the their mascot the turtle "Schildegard", which will lead you the way to the awareness team.

You feel unwell, unsafe, unable to cope with a situation or you need support with issues like fear, harassment, distress, mental problems or similar?

In this case you can reach out to our awareness team SAM. They are located at the info point in Hall 3, stand J401 (gate 3.8). Alternatively you can look for the their mascot the turtle "Schildegard", which will lead you the way to the awareness team.

You can also reach them by phone or WhatsApp via the number 0160 98061349.

The social media accounts of Team SAM:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/conprojekt_sam
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/Con-Projekt-SAM

A limited number of lockers are available at various locations, e.g. in the Glass Hall, East Entrance and in the CCL. There are cloakrooms at all entrances: Glass Hall, East Entrance, Hall 1 and for visitors with online tickets also in the CCL, Hall 4 and Hall 5.

The lockers vary in size, but offer space for a fairly large rucksack. We recommend that you use the cloakroom for larger items of luggage.

There is a charge of €3 per item handed in at the cloakroom. The use of a locker costs €2.

Yes, there is a breastfeeding and nappy-changing room in the Glass Hall where you can tend to your baby undisturbed. A changing table and washing facilities are also available.

Additional nappy-changing facilities are also available in the toilets of the each hall.

You can easily withdraw money from your account on our trade fair grounds. Fixed and mobile ATMs from various banks will be available at various locations during the Leipzig Book Fair.

You will find the following ATMs here:

• Sparkasse Leipzig (Glass Hall, West Entrance Hall/Magnolienallee)
• Euronet (one machine each in Halls 1 to 5)
• Euronet (Entrance Hall East)
• Euronet mobile ATM (main location: Glass Hall, Ellipse / location may change)

The Leipzig Book Fair also has a lost property office. This is located in the Glass Hall and is open from 12 to 7 pm during the trade fair. www.leipziger-buchmesse.de/besucher-services

The Room of Tranquillity is a prayer room for all religions. It can be used by all trade fair visitors and exhibitors. You can find it in the Glass Hall. Prayer directions are marked on the floor in the room. There is also a Torah, Bible and Holy Qur'an in German.

Yes, there is both an app for the Leipzig Book Fair app and for the Manga-Comic-Con. These will be updated when the programme is published in February 2025.

The apps provide an overview of the programme and the exhibitors at the events and provide further guidance. Among other things, you can create a watch list with the events you want to attend.

Leipziger Messe offers a free Wi-Fi network for trade fair visitors. Please select the Wi-Fi network “Leipziger Messe” in the Wi-Fi settings of your device and follow the instructions.

Handbags and small backpacks can be brought along without any problems. With larger bags or suitcases, the entrance staff will decide in case of doubt.

Tip: There are a limited number of lockers and various cloakrooms at the trade fair where luggage or purchased books can be stored.

Leipziger Messe's house rules apply: www.leipziger-messe.de/hausordnung

Pushchairs are permitted at the trade fair. However, please be aware that due to the large number of visitors it can sometimes be very crowded in the corridors and quite noisy in some places.

No, under our house rules (PDF, 243 kB) dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited at the event.

Exceptions are trained assistance and guide dogs, for which an official licence must be carried.

However, please note that assistance dogs and guide dogs in training are excluded from this exception and therefore cannot be admitted to the event. We ask for your understanding regarding this regulation, which aims to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests and also takes animal welfare into account.

When bringing an assistance dog, please bear in mind that a day ticket only entitles you to one entry to the Leipzig Book Fair, so it is not possible to leave the trade fair grounds and return. Repeated access is possible with a full pass.

The carrying of knives and other dangerous objects is prohibited on Leipziger Messe grounds.

More detailed information and a list of all prohibited items can be found in the Leipziger Messe house rules. (PDF, 243 kB)

Drones are prohibited on Leipziger Messe grounds. You can find more detailed information on this in the Leipziger Messe house rules. (PDF, 243 kB)

Photography and filming is generally permitted at the Leipzig Book Fair and Manga-Comic-Con.

When recording other guests, such as cosplayers, there are a few things to consider. Further information can be found in the following FAQs.

You may only photograph a person or group with their permission. This also applies in particular to cosplayers.

The person photographed or filmed should therefore be asked for their permission in advance and informed about the purpose for which the photo or video is being taken. Explicit permission must be obtained from the person concerned when publishing the photos or videos.

Further information and rules on photography and filming can be found in our photography rules.

Under the house rules, Leipziger Messe may use photographs and video recordings made by Leipziger Messe or media service providers hired by Leipziger Messe for advertising and documentation purposes. More information on this can be found in our house rules. (PDF, 243 kB)

The official trade fair photographers can identify themselves as such at any time and will let you know where you can find the photos afterwards if required.

If the photographer was not working on behalf of Leipziger Messe, unfortunately we have no means of action. Therefore, please ask the photographer for what purpose the photo or film is being taken and whether and where it will be published. If necessary, ask for the person’s contact details.

You have the right to your own image and can object to being photographed. If you continue to be photographed despite your objection, please contact the security staff on site.

Further information and rules on photography and filming can be found in our photography rules.

The flow of visitors must not be disturbed during photo shoots, and equipment such as blinds are prohibited anywhere on the grounds.

Further information and rules on photography and filming can be found in our photography rules.

The cosplay rules and information on the cosplay check can be found on the Manga-Comic-Con website.

No, the Leipzig Book Fair and the Manga-Comic-Con are smoke-free events. Smoking is only permitted in the designated outdoor areas.

Our focus is on a healthy and pleasant event experience for all visitors. Out of consideration for non-smokers and for reasons of safety, smoking is strictly prohibited in the interior rooms and other areas not intended for this purpose.

Please take note of the smoking areas, which are marked at suitable locations on the event site. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in order to ensure a pleasant atmosphere for all participants.

The programme for the Leipzig Book Fair 2025 will be published on our website on 27 February 2025.

The programme is usually published at a press conference four weeks before the start of the Book Fair. You will then find this year’s Leipzig liest programme on our website and our app, including venue information, reading times, signing sessions and other items on the Book Fair programme.

In order to ensure that the programme announcements are up to date, printed programme booklets have not been available since 2023.

From February 2025 all events will be found in our program and on our app.

From March, part of the Leipzig liest programme will also be printed in the “Logbuch” supplement of the local magazine “Kreuzer”.

The Manga-Comic-Con publishes a ConBook containing the event programme. The ConBuch will be available on the trade fair grounds in Hall 1 at the information desk and in Hall 1 and Hall 3 at various programme locations, for example at the Black Sofa.

Leipzig Reads events are generally free of charge and can be attended without an extra ticket or seat reservation. A trade fair ticket is not required for events in the city either.

Exceptions are possible in individual cases. If this is the case, this will be noted on the respective programme item and on the organiser’s website.

If anything is unclear, please contact the respective venue or organiser.

All events, including information on the organisers, can be found in our programme from 27 February 2025.

It is up to the publishers to decide whether an advance ticket is required for a signing session. If there is no mention of tickets in the programme, you can simply turn up.

All signing sessions (with or without a ticket) are free of charge.

Ticketing in the signing area in Hall 4 is always organised by the relevant publishers. Be sure to check their websites and social media accounts.

Essentially, there are two systems: Tickets are available online (via links etc.) or will be issued at the organiser’s stand.

Tickets are issued by the organising publishers. Unfortunately, we cannot issue any more tickets for these signing sessions.

You can queue for a maximum of half an hour before the signing begins. You must already have the item you wish to have signed with you when you start queuing.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own books to signing sessions on the trade fair grounds to have them signed by your favourite authors or artists.

For new editions published within the last year, we ask that you carry proof of purchase (if you still have it) or to mark the books as your private property. This is not normally necessary for older books.

Carrying proof of purchase or marking the books as your property is important to avoid misunderstandings and ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for you and our exhibitors.

The Leipzig Book Fair has not imposed any restrictions on publishers, but the final decision lies with the respective publisher or author. Experience has shown that consideration should be given to all fans. We therefore ask that you only have one book signed so that as many fans as possible have the opportunity to meet the authors.

It doesn’t matter whether the books come from your own bookshelf or were bought at the trade fair. Please mark the books you have brought with you as your own before entering the trade fair.

In the signing area, all signing tables are tightly scheduled. We may have to end a signing session if there are too many people, even if not all fans have had their books signed.

Yes, it is possible to buy books and media at the Leipzig Book Fair every day. Books can be purchased at the exhibitor stands, after events in the forums on the trade fair grounds and at the bookshops (children’s bookshop and fantasy bookshop in Hall 3 and trade fair bookshop with a general range in Hall 4). Fixed prices apply, i.e. books are sold at a fixed retail price.

Books by the signers can be purchased at the signing area in Hall 4.

Payment is handled differently from stand to stand. Not all trade fair stands offer electronic payment.

Tip: You can withdraw money from your account on our trade fair grounds. Fixed and mobile ATMs from various banks will be available at various locations during the Leipzig Book Fair.

You will find the following ATMs here:

• Sparkasse Leipzig (Glass Hall, West Entrance Hall/Magnolienallee)
• Euronet (one machine each in Halls 1 to 5)
• Euronet (Entrance Hall East)
• Euronet mobile ATM (main location: Glass Hall, Ellipse / location may change)

There is a wide range of catering options on the Leipzig trade fair grounds. These include five restaurants as well as several snack bars, cafés and bistros. The restaurants and bistros are located between the trade fair halls. Cafés are located in the East Entrance Hall and in the Glass Hall, and snack bars to satisfy small appetites can be found in every hall.

You are welcome to bring your own food and drink. You can also take drinking bottles with you.

Every year, the Leipzig Book Fair is supported by a team of dedicated temporary staff, without whom a successful trade fair would not be possible. If you would like to support the Leipzig Book Fair yourself, you can find more information here: www.leipziger-messe.de /aushilfen

We welcome positive feedback, constructive criticism and suggestions regarding the Leipzig Book Fair so that we can organise and plan future events even better.

Please send your comments to: willkommen@leipziger-buchmesse.de

We will be happy to help you personally with any other questions you may have. Please contact our telephone service centre on +49 341 678-8997 or send an email to: willkommen@leipziger-buchmesse.de