Antiquarenbeurs Mechelen

35th ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR IN MECHELEN

Book fair for antiquarian books and prints.

ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR IN MECHELEN / Book fair for antiquarian books and prints.

Once again a special Book and Print Fair in Mechelen: a paradise for enthusiasts and collectors.
In December 2026, the 35th edition of the Antiquarian Book Fair in Mechelen will take place.

From Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December 2026, Mechelen will once again become the meeting point for enthusiasts and collectors of old and antiquarian books, bibliophile editions, prints and engravings. This national and international fair welcomes participants from, among others, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

During this three-day event, book lovers and collectors can indulge in an abundance of remarkable literary and graphic treasures. From rare manuscripts and first editions to art books and refined engravings: the fair offers an excellent opportunity to browse, discover and, of course, buy.

"We are delighted to once again offer a platform where book lovers, collectors and antiquarian dealers come together," says the organiser of the Antiquarian Book Fair. "With its rich history and cultural significance, Mechelen is the ideal location for this event. Visitors can enjoy not only the extensive selection of books and prints, but also the charming historic city itself."

After a day full of remarkable discoveries, visitors can enjoy the unique atmosphere and culinary delights Mechelen has to offer.

The 35th Antiquarian Book Fair in Mechelen offers a unique opportunity to discover — and expand your collection with — among others: old and rare books, prints, atlases and maps, first editions, prints by old masters, incunabula, manuscripts, international avant-garde works, bibles, children's books, comic books, Japanese masters, artists' books, literary editions, modern illustrated books, fine bindings, engravings, travel accounts, autographs, rare prints, private press editions and much more.

An unmissable event for every lover and collector of old and special books.

EXPO 2026

Mini-exhibition: 500th anniversary of Clusius's birth

During the 35th Antiquarian Book Fair in Mechelen, the Vereniging Antwerpse Bibliofielen presents a special mini-exhibition marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of Carolus Clusius (1526–1609).

The exhibition sheds light on Clusius and, more broadly, on the rich history of botany in the Low Countries. Through remarkable books and documents, it explores the development of botanical science and the important role Clusius played in it.

A wonderful opportunity for visitors to discover, alongside the extensive offering from the antiquarian dealers, a remarkable chapter in our scientific and book-historical heritage.

Interested in exhibiting?

Are you an antiquarian dealer, bookseller or print dealer interested in taking part in the Antiquarian Book Fair Mechelen 2026? Please get in touch with us.