Antiquarian book fairs & rare book events calendar

Germany’s leading annual rare book fair brings local and international booksellers together each year. Established in 1962, the fair is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe and reflects Germany’s long history and tradition in printing, publishing and bookselling.

First editions and bibliophile editions, fine press, manuscripts, graphic art, photographs, maps, manuscripts and autographs - the fair offers the entire spectrum of the rare book and graphic art trade. Every January, collectors, libraries and art enthusiasts from all over Germany and Europe travel to the fair, which has been the annual kick-off in the international rare book calender for decades.

When: 24- 26 January, 2025
Where: Württembergischer Kunstverein, Schloßplatz 2, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Rare Books San Francisco returns on February 1-2, 2025 and brings with it a Regency era flare in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of revered English novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817). AbeBooks is proud to support this event.

When: 1 - 2 February, 2025
Where: Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason, San Francisco, U.S.A.

We are sharing the difficult news that the 2025 ABAA California Book Fair has officially been canceled. As of today, January 13, FEMA and the Red Cross have assumed responsibility for the operations of the Pasadena Convention Center for 30 days as an evacuation center for those displaced by the fires. All tickets purchased through Eventbrite will be refunded to the original payment method. We thank you for your understanding, and our hearts go out to all those affected by the disaster in Southern California.

When: 7 - 9 February, 2025
Where: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green Street, Pasadena, U.S.A.

The Stockholm Antiquarian Book Fair is a highlight for the Scandinavian rare book trade and market and also welcomes many international guests.

It takes place each year in March in the historic Art Academy of Stockholm, right in the city center. For more information on exhibitors and events, visit the website of the Swedish Antiquarian Booksellers' Association, Svenska Antikvariatföreningen (SVAF).

When: 15- 16 March, 2025
Where: Fredsgatan 12, Stockholm, Sweden
Opening Hours: 11am to 5pm (Saturday); 11am to 4pm (Sunday)

The Palazzo Pisani Revedin Cultural Centre, founded in 2020 on the initiative of the Armenian cultural manager Samuel Baghdassarian, with its fascinating and spacious multifunctional exhibition halls, promotes artistic and cultural initiatives of various kinds, to promote culture in its many forms, starting with the ancient traditions and those of painting, literature and music.

Our knowledge and tradition in printing is centuries old and is part of the whole Armenian world that gave great impetus to Venetian printing. Antiquarian Armenian prints of Venice have a long history. In the past, the tradition of printing in Venice could be seen at the Printer's Museum on the beautiful island of San Lazzaro, right in Venice, the city that was the capital of printing in the 16th century.

When: 21 - 23 March, 2025
Where: Palazzo Pisani Revedin, Campo Manin, Venice, Italy

The 65th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is now scheduled to take place from 3 - 6th April 2025.

Both American and international exhibitors will offer a rich selection of manuscripts, unique ephemera, artist books, zines, as well as early American and European literature, modern first editions, children’s books, maps, autographs, photographs, and more.

When: 3 - 6 April, 2025
Where: Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, U.S.A.

The Manhattan Rare Book and Fine Press Fair returns to the Upper East Side for one day only, inviting booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of antiquarian books, fine press, ephemera, historic photography, and more on Saturday, April 5 in the auditorium of the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer.

When: 5 April, 2025
Where: St. Vincent Ferrer, 869 Lexington Avenue, New York, U.S.A.

The Capital Rare Book Fair will bring antiquarian booksellers from across the country to Washington DC's historic University Club, just steps from the White House.

When: 2 - 4 May, 2025
Where:  University Club, 1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: Preview Night 5pm to 8.30pm (Friday), 11am to 6pm (Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)

Whether you're a collector looking for the next masterpiece to ad to your library, or a bibliophile who loves browsing second-hand classics, Firsts London is the book fair for you. Discover titles by distinguished authors, ephemera from celebrity readers and manuscripts from history's great moments, all in the heart of Chelsea.

When: 15 - 18 May, 2025
Where: Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's Square, King's Road, London SW3 4RY, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 5pm to 9pm (Thursday, Invitation Only); 11am to 8pm (Friday); 11am to 6pm (Saturday); 11am to 5pm (Sunday)

We are pleased to announce that the Paris Rare Books and Graphic Arts Fair, organised by the Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (SLAM), will take place from 13 to 15 June 2025. A reference event for books and works on paper, bringing together booksellers, autograph dealers, print and drawing galleries, specialist publishers and book artisans. From the oldest works to the most surprising contemporary avant-gardes, thousands of documents reveal the magic of our written and graphic heritage.

When: 13 - 15 June, 2025
Where: Le Carreau du Temple, Paris, France

Go bananas for books and ephemera! Over 60 exhibitors will be showing their most interesting used, rare, and collectible books, prints, vintage photos, magazines, and more. Grab a bunch! Presented by Cascade Booksellers Association, sponsored by Abebooks and the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America.

When: 13 - 14 June, 2025
Where: Lloyd Doubletree, 1000 NE Multnomah. Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: 2pm to 8pm (Friday); 10am to 5pm (Saturday)

The Melbourne Rare Book Fair returns to Wilson Hall at the University of Melbourne 31 July - 2 August 2025. The Melbourne Rare Book Fair is the major annual book fair of ANZAAB, The Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers, and one of only a few rare book fairs in the Southern hemisphere.

When: 31 July - 02 August, 2025
Where: Melbourne, Australia

The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair will bring over 30 rare book, print and ephemera exhibitors from across the world to Grand Central Station in New York. Visitors can browse books, prints and ephemera on a broad range of topics and areas.

When: 26 - 28 September, 2025
Where:  Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Station, New York, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: Preview Night 5pm to 8.30pm (Friday), 11am to 6pm (Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)

The Italian Antiquarian Booksellers' Association, ALAI, invites collectors and bibliophiles to Milan! From 24 to the 26 October, the prestigious and charming Villa Necchi in the center of Milan, will host again a rare book fair. All exhibitors are ILAB-affiliated booksellers.

When: 24 - 26 October, 2025
Where: Villa Necchi Campiglio, Via Mozart 14, Milan, Italy

We cannot thank everyone enough for making this year’s SABF one of the most successful and well attended ever. Please stay tuned for dates of the 2025 show.

When: October 2025
Where: to be announced
Opening Hours: to be announced

Held annually in the beautiful historic Chelsea Town Hall, the fair brings together up to 80 exhibitors specialising in rare books, first editions, maps, prints, manuscripts and ephemera from all over the world.

When: To be announced
Where: To be announced
Opening Hours: To be announced