Book Fair Australia Melbourne 2026, presented by Book Addiction
Book Fair Australia presents a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres.
Time & Location
21 Feb 2026, 10:00 am AEDT – 22 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm AEDT
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
About the event
Book Fair Australia presents a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres. The weekend will be jam packed with activities.
We welcome traditionally and independently published authors alike to share their diverse range through dedicated stalls, discussion panels, workshops and more. A thrilling weekend fit for any book lover, come by with friends and family to get your books signed and explore a world of storytelling right in Melbourne.
The team at Book Fair Australia commit ourselves to bringing the fun back into a timeless hobby through engaging with local authors, focusing on our love for books, and connecting readers and writers.
Guest Authors
We're pleased to welcome our guest authors coming to Book Fair Australia 2026 from around the country. Visit them February 21-22 2026 to get your books signed or discover your next favourite reads.
Panels
Our guest authors, exhibitors and industry experts will be sharing their experiences, teaching valuable skills and answering audience questions.
Children's corner
A dedicated children's section will include activities such as storytelling sessions.
Cosplay
Book Fair Australia not only celebrates books, but we also love pop culture and invite you to take this chance to put on your best head gear and get together your most snazzy custom outfits to show off your hard work. Whether it’s your first time cosplaying or your tenth, cosplayers of all ages can take part!
A detailed list of our exhibitors will be updated on a regular basis, please visit the Melbourne 2026 Exhibitors page for more details.
We respectfully acknowledge that Book Fair Australia Melbourne 2026, presented by Book Addiction takes place on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Contact us for groups of 8 or more people and concession prices for students, seniors and concession card holders.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets
VIP Weekend ticket
Sale ends
09 Jan 2026, 4:00 pm AEDT
Special benefits include: - Weekend access to the event; - Early entry from 9am Saturday; - Priority queuing for guest author; - Mascot pin - Lanyard and VIP badge; - Exclusive VIP Tote bag; - T-shirt; - Washi tape; - Notebook; - And more! Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$150.00
GST included
Adult Saturday
Sale ends
21 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT
This ticket includes access to the event on SATURDAY only. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$35.00
GST included
Adult Sunday
Sale ends
21 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT
This ticket includes access to the event on SUNDAY only. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$35.00
GST included
Adult weekend
Sale ends
21 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT
This ticket includes weekend access to the event. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$55.00
GST included
Child (0-5 years)
Sale ends
22 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT
All children 0-12 years must be accompanied by a paying adult. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$0.00
Child (6-12 years) Saturday
Sale ends
21 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT
This ticket includes access to the event on SATURDAY only. All children 0-12 years must be accompanied by a paying adult. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$5.00
GST included
Child (6-12 years) Sunday
Sale ends
22 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT
This ticket includes access to the event on SUNDAY only. All children 0-12 years must be accompanied by a paying adult. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$5.00
GST included
Child (6-12 years) Weekend
Sale ends
21 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT
This ticket includes weekend access to the event. All children 0-12 years must be accompanied by a paying adult. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$10.00
GST included
Weekend giveaway winners
Sale ends
21 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm AEDT
This ticket includes weekend access to the event and is FREE for those with a weekend giveaway code. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$55.00
GST included
Total
$0.00