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.
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
Adult Saturday
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
Sold OutAdult Sunday
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
Sold OutAdult weekend
This ticket includes weekend access to the event. Photography will be taking place throughout the weekend for advertising purposes.
$55.00
GST included
Sold OutChild (0-5 years)
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
Sold OutChild (6-12 years) Saturday
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
Sold OutChild (6-12 years) Sunday
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
Sold OutChild (6-12 years) Weekend
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
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This event is sold out