Find out about the scheduled events of the 22nd TBF. The programme brings together a wide range of events covering contemporary publishing and intellectual production. Book presentations, discussions, tributes and activities for different audiences compose a complete picture of the exhibition. Explore the sections and discover the events that interest you.
Thursday 7 May 2026
9 events
Opening Ceremony & Welcoming Remarks
The Greek Book Market Today
Overview of the Bulgarian publishing market: facts, figures, funding opportunities, and institutional support
Children’s Books: trends, reading culture promotion, and opportunities for international collaborations
Buying and selling rights: literary agents and international trends
The Spanish Phenomenon
The Second Life of Books: Re-narrating the Past
How can literature written in smaller or less widely spoken languages reach an international audience?
Buying and selling rights across languages, countries, and cultures
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The Thessaloniki International Book Fair is organized by the Hellenic Foundation for Books and Culture in collaboration with the TIF-HELEXPO, the Greek publishers and the Municipality of Thessaloniki, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Region of Central Macedonia. It is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, as part of the Central Macedonia Regional Operational Programme 2021-2027. TBH is a member of the International Book Fairs Forum and the European Book Fairs Network ALDUS UP.