Book lovers in Munich are in for a real treat these days: The queer literature festival is currently underway, followed by the book fair, and this weekend the Munich Book Fair will celebrate its premiere in the city. The concept, which has already been tested in Stuttgart, is now coming to Munich as a top recommendation for bookworms. In addition to a huge selection of books, you can look forward to a diverse program centered around your favorite medium.
From Swabia to Upper Bavaria
The organizers of the Munich Book Fair are the two authors Stefan Zeh and Ann-Kathrin Zeller, both of whom are originally from the Stuttgart area. There, they launched the Stuttgart Book Fair, which took place for the third time this year. Now they’re bringing their event to Munich as well, so we can look forward to our very own book fair. You can visit it this Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spread across approximately 8,000 m² in five halls and several rooms, you’ll find the exhibitors’ booths as well as the various program events.
The focus of the first Munich Book Fair is on romantasy and Asian pop culture. Accordingly, you can expect love stories, spicy fantasy, and manga—which you can have signed upon request. In addition, you can listen to exciting talks and readings or participate in workshops. Become an anime voice actor yourself or learn more about the visual design of books. Join the poetry slam or the live recording of the “Weird Writers” podcast. The day will culminate with an after-party where you can dance starting at 6 p.m.
Here’s how you can attend the Munich Book Fair
Admission is organized into several time slots to avoid overcrowding. The later you arrive, the cheaper your ticket will be. You can purchase tickets online or, most likely, at the box office on-site. However, it’s not yet certain whether the box office will actually be open. Additionally, people with online tickets will be given priority at the entrance. If you’re still not done after the book fair, you can head to the after-party. You can also get tickets for this event online.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
💶 Price information: Starting at €8
