# Bologna Licensing Trade Fair 2027 · Bologna, Italy · Publishing | TradeShowIntel > The Bologna Children's Book Fair is a major international trade show for children's publishing, illustration, and licensing, now in its 63rd edition. Scheduled URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/bologna-licensing-trade-fair-2027 --- Trade show # Bologna Licensing Trade Fair 2027 The Bologna Children's Book Fair is a major international trade show for children's publishing, illustration, and licensing, now in its 63rd edition. Scheduled for April 13-16, 2026, at Bologna Fiere in Italy, it features multiple components including BolognaBookPlus, Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids, and the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The event includes extensive exhibitor catalogs, awards programs like the BolognaRagazzi Awards, and specialized focus areas for illustrators, translators, and rights management. The Bologna Children's Book Fair is a major international trade show for children's publishing, illustration, and licensing, now in its 63rd edition. Scheduled for April 13-16, 2026, at Bologna Fiere in Italy, it features multiple components including BolognaBookPlus, Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids, and the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The event includes extensive exhibitor catalogs, awards programs like the BolognaRagazzi Awards, and specialized focus areas for illustrators, translators, and rights management. ## Event details - **Dates:** 5–8 Apr 2027 - **Location:** Bologna, Italy - **Venue:** BolognaFiere - **Industry:** Publishing - **Category:** Trade show ## Audience scale - **Exhibitors:** 0+ ## Industries - Publishing - Children's Books - Illustration - Licensing