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Events
What’s On in the Bookish World
At Hart Books, we believe reading is even better when it’s shared. This page is a collection of bookish events, markets, festivals, and reader gatherings happening across Australia-especially those supporting local authors, small businesses, and the wider book-loving community.
Whether it’s an indie book market, a cosy book swap meet-up, or a full-scale literary festival, these events are where stories come to life beyond the page. By showing up, you’re not just attending—you’re supporting authors, creators, and fellow readers who make this community so special.
If you’re looking to meet your people, discover new favourites, or simply spend a day surrounded by books… you’re in the right place.
❋ MarchAdelaide Writers Week
Perth Writers Festival
Clunes Book Town Festival (VIC)
❋ FebruaryLibrary Lovers Day
❋ AprilStoryfest Writers Festival (Qld)
Fitzroy Writers Festival
❋ MayMelbourne Writers Festival
Sydney Writers Festival
Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival
❋ JuneNT Writers Festival
Australian Outback Writers Festival
❋ JulyApollo Bay Word Fest
South Coast Readers & Writers Festival
❋ AugustBendigo Writers Festival
BookUp
Byron Writers Festival
❋ SeptemberStoryFest
❋ OctoberLove your Bookshop Day
Fiction & Friction Indie Book Convention
Canberra Writers Festival
❋ NovemberBrisbane Writers Festival
Indie Bookworm Event (Ch6)
9 August 2026
10am - 4pm
Aerial, South Wharf, VIC
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Know a Bookish Event?
Have you discovered a bookish event, market, festival, or reader meet-up that deserves to be shared? I’d love to hear about it!
Hart Books is all about supporting the wider romance and book-loving community, and that includes helping readers find incredible events, especially those hosted by local authors, small businesses, and groups.
If you know of something happening, submit the details below and I’ll review it for inclusion on the page.