Media & Entertainment
The London Book Fair - LBF
The London Book Fair (LBF) is an event where the global publishing community unites to develop relationships, gain insights, and define the future of creative content. It brings together the entire publishing industry, including publishers, dealmakers, and licensers.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 16 March 2027 to 18 March 2027
- Location
- ExCel, London, United Kingdom
- Organiser
- RX
- Expected attendance
- 25,000
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #LondonBookFair
- VideoThe London Book Fair 2026 Highlights - YouTube
Thousands of conversations. Countless stories waiting to be told 📚Over the past few days at #LBF, authors, publishers, agents, exhibitors and industry leade...
- VideoThe London Book Fair - Etc. Fairs - November 16th 2025 - YouTube
The London Book Fair - Etc. Fairs - November 16th 2025 - What An Interesting Show!Friends, in today's video we take a look back at the incredible London Book...
Speaking
Call for speakers
Submissions close 2026-09-09. Speaking slots are open for this event.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- the essentials of rights selling
- contracts and rights deals checklists
- how to get published
- how to pitch to agents
- publishing industry
- book fair
- LBF
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
The Clermont
London, WC2N 5HR
The Z Hotel Trafalgar
53 Chandos Place, London
Citadines Trafalgar Square
18-21 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5EA
Hotel The Grand at Trafalgar Square
London
Club Quarters Hotel
hub by Premier Inn
110 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BA
St Martins Lane Hotel
45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
Great Scotland Yard Hotel ★★★★★
3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN
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