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17 – 19 Apr

Trans Book Festival

  • Talk
  • Workshop

Trans Book Festival (TBF) is the only writers’ festival in the southern hemisphere focused on uplifting and celebrating trans and gender diverse literary excellence in all narrative forms.

Get ready for a packed program: a full day of workshops, two days of panels, and an evening of storytelling. It features such amazing talents as actor and writer Zoe Terakes (Eros), Darcy Green (After the Siren), Nevo Zisin (Finding Nevo), and Ellen van Neerven (Throat).

Check out the full TBF 2026 program on the website.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 17 Apr
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sat 18 Apr
  • 10am - 7.30pm 10:00am - 7:30pm
Sun 19 Apr
  • 9.30am - 6pm 9:30am - 6:00pm

Location

The Wheeler Centre
176 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $20 to $120

Adult / general $75
Student / concession $45
Book online for Trans Book Festival

Contact details

  • email address: contact@transbookfestival.org
  • Visit website for Trans Book Festival
Instagram page for Trans Book Festival

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Assisted listening
  • Auslan interpreted
  • Mobility access
  • Quiet spaces
  • Service animals
  • Additional accessible features Contact for more information

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

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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

  • Heritage listed
  • Community
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Fed Square

Melbourne's public square and meeting place, opposite Flinders Street Station.

  • Community
  • Landmark
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State Library Victoria

Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

  • Heritage listed
  • Learning

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Until 2 Aug

Open Mic: Poetry and Prose Readings

Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.

  • Talk
  • Community
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Until 11 Jul

Paint and Sip at The Spielhaus

Enjoy a weekly paint and sip class near Queen Victoria Markets.

  • Workshop
  • Activity
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30 Apr

Abundance at Any Scale: How Small Gardens Thrive

Hear how small garden spaces can grow abundantly when design meets function.

  • Talk
  • Learning
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21 Apr

How Italians Shaped Australian Political Culture & Community

Hear a panel conversation about how Italians have shaped the Australian political culture.

  • Free
  • Talk
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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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