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People wearing spectacles seated in rows, laughing.
16 Jul

Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Explore moments of joy, reflection and desire at the opening celebration to the 2026 Q-Lit Festival.

Hosted by Aurelia St Clair, with Alex Creece, Anna Piper Scott, Dennis Altman, John Bartlett, Orlando Silver and Yves Rees.

Sponsored by the City of Melbourne and the Victorian Government.

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Date Times
Thu 16 Jul
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

Kensington Town Hall
30/34 Bellair St
Kensington 3031

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $5
Book online for Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0410 711 495
  • email address: hello@q-lit.com.au
  • Visit website for Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

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  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Quiet spaces

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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Until 29 Aug

Improv Comedy Class

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Dining with Jane Austen with Lise Rodgers

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  • Theatre
  • Talk
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1 Jun – 31 Aug

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  • Entertainment
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Until 26 Jul

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

  • Comedy
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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