16–18 Mar 2027 · London, GB

The London Book Fair

The London Book Fair (LBF) is an international trade show for the publishing industry held at ExCeL London. It brings together publishers, dealmakers, rights professionals, commissioners, global licensers, authors and other publishing professionals for rights meetings, seminars and conferences including the Writers’ Summit and the Academic and Professional Publishing Conference. The fair runs multiple content stages and provides a closed International Rights Centre for pre-arranged rights meetings.

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Dates
16–18 Mar 2027
Venue
ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance)
Location
London, GB
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
3 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
991Fact
Visitors
32,000Fact
Arts, Crafts & HobbiesMedia & EntertainmentEducation & TrainingBusiness & FinancePackaging & Printing

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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.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 The London Book Fair

The London Book Fair is a flagship trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries, held in London, United Kingdom. The 2027 edition runs 16–18 Mar 2027 at ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance). It brings together an estimated 991 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 990 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance)

Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United Kingdom, E16 1XL London, England, GB

Who exhibits at The London Book Fair

We've captured 990 exhibitors for The London Book Fair (roster as of 2027). They span 50 countries, 62% of them based outside the United Kingdom.

Where exhibitors are based

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

  • United Kingdom38%·377
  • United States23%·227
  • Germany6%·63
  • Poland4%·41
  • Canada3%·30

Based on 989 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Services62%·301
  • Software It23%·113
  • Logistics Transport6%·27
  • Energy Electronics4%·21
  • Publishing4%·20

Based on 486 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

61%Class Cof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Strongly exclusive — most exhibitors skip the other events we track, giving this show a distinct roster.

Cross-referenced against 990 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

62%Class Cof exhibitors are based abroad

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

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed12%·13

listed companies

Large enterprises22%·24

1,000+ employees

Of 111 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.

The London Book Fair 2027 exhibitor list

So far, 990+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for The London Book Fair. They span industries including publishing and higher education. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • University of Chicago Press
  • Simonandschuster
  • Wwnorton
  • Shogakukan
  • Pluto Press
  • Piper Verlag GmbH
  • House of Anansi Press
  • Arsenal Pulp Press
  • Gyldendal.no
  • PenguinLibros
  • Publishing Scotland
  • Amazon
  • Euromedia
  • Harvard University
  • Aufbau Verlage ➤ Alle Bücher, Autor
  • Spotify
  • White Star
  • Bloomsbury Publishing (US)
  • Stripe

+ 965 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is The London Book Fair 2027?
The London Book Fair 2027 runs 16–18 Mar 2027 at ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance).
Where is The London Book Fair held?
The London Book Fair is held at ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance) in London, United Kingdom.
How many exhibitors does The London Book Fair have?
The London Book Fair counts an estimated 991 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 990 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at The London Book Fair?
Indexed exhibitors include PenguinRandomhouse.com, De Gruyter Brill, The University of Texas at AustinPause button and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Media & Entertainment and Education & Training sectors.
Is The London Book Fair worth attending?
The London Book Fair is a flagship trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 991 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 The London Book Fair exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 990 companies exhibiting at The London 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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