The London Book Fair 2025

The London Book Fair is London’s biggest event for writers, publishers and production channels of all kinds. London Book Fair started as a hub for publishing industry and printed-word professionals to network, negotiate and learn. But it’s evolved far beyond that. These days, as many as 30,000 people from a wide range of industries attend — from books and films to video games and advertising.

What to expect

As a visitor, you’ll have access to some of the industry’s leading professionals. Well over 1,000 companies from all around the world come to exhibit. So if you’re looking to speak to someone in-the-know, there’s a very good chance they’ll be there.

London Book fair also hosts talks, conferences and workshops, largely run by industry professionals and successful guest writers. With as many as 200 events, you’d be hard pressed not to find something that speaks to you! You can check the full line-up on the official website. Subjects cover all levels of experience, with subjects including rights negotiation, academic research and children’s media.

Tickets for London Book Fair

Before you can book your tickets, you’ll need to ‘register’ your interest. All that really means is filling out a 10-minute questionnaire. Once you’ve completed the form you should be able to buy a ticket just like any other event.

A standard ticket for visitors costs £96.00; that’s great value if you’re a keen networker planning to make the most of all three days of the festival, although you can go for the single-day option for £78.00. Additional events, such as the LBF Writers’ Summit, Research & Scholarly Publishing Forum and Introduction to Rights, can cost up to £222.00–£270.00, so it’s well worth deciding what you’re attending before you splash out.

Cheapo Top Tip: If you’re a student looking for your big break, you can nab a ticket for just £12.00 for a single day or £24.00 for all three days.

Getting to London Book Fair

London Book fair is once again taking place at the cavernous Olympia Exhibition Centre in Kensington. Unsurprising then that the closest station is Kensington (Olympia) on the overground — one stop from Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line). If you’re happy to walk up to 15 minutes, Earl’s Court on the District and Piccadilly lines is also an option.

(Felix Wilson)

Organisers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.