5–8 Apr 2027 · Bologna, IT

Bologna Children's Book Fair

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) is a professional international fair for children’s and young adult publishing held in Bologna from 2027-04-05 to 2027-04-08. It runs alongside BolognaBookPlus (trade publishing) and Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids (licensing for children/teens/YAs) and gathers publishers, agents, illustrators, authors, licensors, producers and other creative professionals to trade rights, discover talent, and explore transmedia and licensing opportunities. The host city also features exhibitions and cultural events linked to the fair.

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Dates
5–8 Apr 2027
Venue
Fiera CARATTERISTICHE E
Location
Bologna, IT
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
4 days
Scale
International
Exhibitors
76Estimate
Arts, Crafts & HobbiesRetail & Consumer GoodsEducation & TrainingFamily & WeddingsPackaging & PrintingMedia & Entertainment
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About Bologna Children's Book Fair

Bologna Children's Book Fair is an international trade show in Bologna, Italy for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Retail & Consumer Goods industries. The 2027 edition runs 5–8 Apr 2027 at Fiera CARATTERISTICHE E. It brings together an estimated 76 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 76 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Fiera CARATTERISTICHE E

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, IT

Who exhibits at Bologna Children's Book Fair

We've captured 76 exhibitors for Bologna Children's Book Fair (roster as of 2027). They span 3 countries, 60% of them based outside Italy.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Italy40%·2
  • United States40%·2
  • Germany20%·1

Based on 5 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

Exclusivity

0%Class Gof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Ubiquitous roster — almost all of these exhibitors appear at many other events we track.

Cross-referenced against 76 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

60%Class Cof exhibitors are based abroad

Strongly international — a substantial share of exhibitors are based abroad.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed100%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises100%·1

1,000+ employees

Of 1 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Bologna Children's Book Fair 2027 exhibitor list

Event Scout has indexed 70+ companies exhibiting at Bologna Children's Book Fair so far. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • PParamount
  • IIntertek Italia SpA
  • GGt Holding
  • PPEANUTS WORLDWIDE
  • PlayNook
  • RONSHIN GROUP
  • ALMOND & SAE COMICS
  • ART LAB AGENCY
  • BOING SPA
  • BOOSTER MILANO SRL
  • CARTOON SALOON BRAND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
  • CHASE A CLOUD
  • CICABOOM SRL
  • CNA EMILIA-ROMAGNA
  • COOL THINGS
  • DEAPLANETA ENTERTAINMENT
  • DULLY&DAX
  • EMILIA-ROMAGNA FILM COMMISSION
  • EPIC STORY MEDIA
  • ETS STUDIOS SRL
  • FABULA PICTURES
  • IL REGNO DI BABBO NATALE
  • KEEP DIGGING SRL

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Frequently asked questions

When is Bologna Children's Book Fair 2027?
Bologna Children's Book Fair 2027 runs 5–8 Apr 2027 at Fiera CARATTERISTICHE E.
Where is Bologna Children's Book Fair held?
Bologna Children's Book Fair is held at Fiera CARATTERISTICHE E in Bologna, Italy.
How many exhibitors does Bologna Children's Book Fair have?
Bologna Children's Book Fair counts an estimated 76 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 76 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at Bologna Children's Book Fair?
Indexed exhibitors include Paramount, Winning Moves Games, Inc., Intertek Italia SpA and Gt Holding. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Retail & Consumer Goods and Education & Training sectors.
Is Bologna Children's Book Fair worth attending?
Bologna Children's Book Fair is an international trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Retail & Consumer Goods industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 76 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the Bologna Children's Book Fair exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 76 companies exhibiting at Bologna Children's Book Fair so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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