This year, TBF focus theme is “GeneReaders/BookGenerators” and Bulgaria will be the country Guest of Honour.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12 FEBRUARY 2026
Exhibitors wishing to participate with a stand must register online by completing the form at the following link: https://services-helexpo.gr/exhibitorsregistration/
[Select from the menu EXHIBITION SELECTION → THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2026 → fill in the form]
PRINCING INFORMATION
The pricing policy for registration fees remains the same as last year, at €150 + VAT.
A 9 m² stand with basic equipment is offered free of charge to publishers and organisations, subsidized by the 2021-2027 NSRF programme of the Central Macedonia Region.
The rental of larger stands is charged according to the current pricing policy of TIF-HELEXPO, as stated in the participation form. Information on prices and types of stands, operating regulations, and conditions of participation are described in detail in the attached documents.
Further information will follow soon on the procedures related to applications for specific events at the 22nd TBF, concerning the general cultural programme, the “Children’s – Teenagers’ Corner,” events at publishers’ stands, events of the professional programme, and parallel events at other venues outside the Exhibition.
CONTACT
For any questions regarding your registration or the stand, please contact us at: bookfair@helexpo.gr or info-tbf@hfbc.gr
TBF 2026
DATES
Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 May, 2026
VENUE
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER (TIF–HELEXPO)
OPENING HOURS
VISITORS:
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME:
Thursday & Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SCHOOL VISITS:
Thursday & Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free admission
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR
e-mails: bookfair@helexpo.gr and info-tbf@hfbc.gr
The Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TBF) is organized by the Hellenic Foundation for Books and Culture (HFBC), in collaboration with Greek publishers, TIF-HELEXPO, the Municipality of Thessaloniki, and with the support of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and the Central Macedonia Region. It is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, within the framework of the Regional Operational Programme of Central Macedonia 2021-2027. TBF is a member of the International Book Fairs Forum and the European Book Fair Network ALDUS UP.