Munich Book Show
18-day literature and book festival at Haus der Kunst – over 10,000 books and free admission
About Munich Book Show
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67 Years of Münchner Bücherschau
The Münchner Bücherschau was first held in 1959 and has since been one of the oldest and most traditional book exhibitions in the German-speaking world. The organizer is the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels – Landesverband Bayern e.V. (German Publishers and Booksellers Association – Bavarian Chapter), which operates the book show as an annual showcase of the Bavarian and supra-regional publishing landscape. In 2026, the 67th Bücherschau will take place from November 12th to 29th in the West Wing of the Haus der Kunst.
Publisher Exhibition at Haus der Kunst
The Haus der Kunst – an architectural monument from the first half of the 20th century and today one of Munich's important art museums – houses the large publisher exhibition in its West Wing during the book show. Over 10,000 books are laid out on the exhibition tables – accessible free of charge, for browsing, sampling, and discovering. Important: There is no on-site sales – the book show is an information and inspiration platform that strengthens independent Munich bookstores.
Themes and Genres
The thematic diversity covers practically the entire spectrum of the German-speaking book trade: Fiction (novels, poetry, crime), Non-fiction (politics, economics, science), Children's and Young Adult Books, Art and Photography Books, Travel Literature, Cookbooks, Audiobooks, Theater and Film Books, Comics and Manga, Spirituality and Esotericism. Around 250–300 publishers are regularly represented.
Accompanying Program
The book show is embedded in the Literaturfest München (Munich Literature Festival), which complements the event with a dense program of author readings, discussions, workshop talks, and live events. Daily events take place in the Forum area – readings of current bestsellers, conversations with publishers, workshops on book making, and special literary days on topics such as crime fiction, children's books, or poetry.
Munich and Literary Life
Munich is the capital of the Free State of Bavaria and, with 1.5 million inhabitants, the third-largest city in Germany. The city is one of the most important publishing centers in the German-speaking world – publishers such as Hanser, Beck, Piper, Knesebeck, and many smaller houses are based here. The book show at the Haus der Kunst reflects this publishing landscape and connects it with Munich's broad audience interested in literature.
Munich Book Show — edition 2026
November Festival Weeks 2026
The Münchner Bücherschau runs for 18 days in November. During the day, a publisher exhibition takes place in the West Wing of the Haus der Kunst; in the evenings, there is a program of author readings, discussions, and literary events. In November, the Haus der Kunst is dedicated to literature – a contrast to the cold late autumn weather in Munich.
Themes 2026
The complete thematic program will be announced by the organizer, Börsenverein, starting in September 2026. Based on past experience, there will be a focus day for crime fiction, one for children's books, one for poetry, one for audiobooks, as well as numerous events with current bestselling authors.
Programme Munich Book Show 2026
Key Dates 67th Münchner Bücherschau 2026
- Duration: November 12th to 29th, 2026 (18 days)
- Venue: Haus der Kunst, West Wing, Prinzregentenstraße 1
- Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Publisher exhibition with over 10,000 titles
- Daily author readings and workshop discussions in the Forum
- Focus days on crime fiction, children's books, poetry, and audiobooks
- Part of the Literaturfest München
Highlights Munich Book Show 2026
- 67th edition of one of Germany's oldest book exhibitions
- Over 10,000 books to browse and sample
- Atmospheric venue in the West Wing of the Haus der Kunst
- Daily author readings and special literary events
- Free admission, open 14 hours daily
Prices Munich Book Show 2026
Free admission. No on-site sales – recommendations via the present bookstores and Munich bookstores. Entrance fees for special events only apply to individual readings; details from September 2026 at muenchner-buecherschau.de.
Practical information — Munich Book Show
Getting There
The Haus der Kunst is located directly at the southern entrance of the Englischer Garten. By subway: U4/U5 to Lehel or U3/U6 to Universität. By bus: Line 100 (Museum line) stop Königinstraße. By tram: Line 16 stop Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst. By car: Underground parking garage behind the Haus der Kunst (for a fee).
Opening Hours and Admission
Daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (including weekends). Free admission. Detailed program from September 2026 at muenchner-buecherschau.de.
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Where it takes place Munich Book Show
Haus der Kunst, Westflügel
Prinzregentenstraße 1, 80538 München