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Our listing of Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have chosen not to contact us with their current details.

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Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Writers at the Convent Australia’s newest literary festival comes to the historic Abbotsford Convent. The inaugural Reader’s Feast Writers at the Convent will be held in February 2008 at Melbourne’s historic Abbotsford Convent with authors from Australia, the UK, USA and Malaysia in challenging and entertaining conversation. Sessions will take in Paris, Rio, Morocco, the Australian outback, the Camino and China. Politics and discussions will encompass the rise and fall of the American empire, the media, Australia as seen by the rest of the world, pornography and war. New fiction, gay writing and magazines will be a part of the literary program with food also a major feature with Maggie Beer, Andrew Dwyer, Kylie Kwong and Stephanie Alexander. Kaz Cooke will look at families and kids. There will be a look at the history of the Melbourne theatre and the beauty of the book itself shall be celebrated. Books will be launched by Rachel Matthews and Peter McConnell. International authors Tan Twan Eng, Cullen Murphy and Catherine O’Flynn will join locals including Peter Doherty, Greg Elms, Paul Ham, Kate Llewellyn and Chris Womersley. Visitors can enjoy the delights of the Convent Bakery, a vegetarian lunch or dinner at Lentil As Anything or a cleansing ale at Handsome Steve’s House of Refreshment. You can also take a guided tour of the Convent, or simply take time out between sessions to wander the beautiful gardens. February 2009 ? Abbotsford Convent, St Helliers Street, Abbotsford - Enquiries: (03) 9662 4699

Adam Lindsay Gordon Froth and Bubble Festival Continuing a tradition celebrating Adam Lindsay Gordon. June 2008 ? - $5 Enquiries: (03) 5261 2899

Emerging Writers' Festival The Emerging Writers' Festival presents a weekend of panels, performances, readings and workshops featuring the best Australian writers you haven't heard of... Yet. May 2008 ? BMW Edge & The Atrium, Federation Square -

My Brother Jack Literary Festival A literary festival with writing workshops and readings. July 2009 ? Caulfield - Enquiries & bookings: (03) 95243287

Writers at Como Writers at Como is a celbration of words and ideas featuring top writers from Australia and overseas and set in the grounds of Como Historic House and Garden. There will be lively debate, insightful discussions and absorbing discourse as Conn Iggulden, Marina Lewycka and Louise welsh join local authors including Robert Drewe, Carmel Bird, Gary Disher and Inga Clendinnen for thi unique literary festival. February 2008 ? Como - Enquiries: (03) 9654 9244

Northern Notes Writers' Festival Celebrating the work of local writers, with poetry readings and writing workshops. At various venues throughout the City of Darebin. November 2009 ? - Enquiries (03) 8470 8458

Overload Poetry Festival Featuring local and international poets. August 2009 ? Various locations throughout Victoria - Enquiries: (03) 9417 3124

The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival Ten days of chat, banter and provocation with the world’s top writers, Melbourne Writers’ Festival is where ideas come alive and words are made flesh. September 2008 ? CUB Malthouse - Enquiries: (03 ) 9685 5111

Montsalvat Shakespeare Festival An annual event held in the atmospheric surroundings of Montsalvat. July 2009 ? Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham - $20 to $80 Enquiries: (03) 9439 7712

Country Victoria

Mildura Writers' Festival A writers' festival with plenty of socialising and good food. July 2009 ? Mildura - Enquiries: (03) 5021 5100

Ballarat Writers Festival Readings, workshops and events suited to both aspiring and established writers. October 2008 ? Australian Catholic University, Aquinas Campus, Ballarat - gold coin entry

Australian Community Writers Inc Conference "Where Fantasy and History Meet". Book launches, competitions and workshops. September 2008 ? Ballarat Mechanics Institute Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat -

Port Fairy Book Fair Meet the authors, discuss their books, thousands of new and second hand books for sale, exhibitions, children's activities, theatre, music and art displays. September 2008 ? Port Fairy - Enquiries: (03) 5568 2623

Ballarat Writers' Festival An annual literary festival also featuring local food and wine October 2008 ? Minimg Exchange, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat - Enquiries: 0411 046 558

Daylesford Words in Winter Festival Events include new plays, poetry readings, the Scrabble Fest, the Book Ball, readings with music, an oral history forum, an exhibitian & book launch of text-based art, original Super 8 film screenings, a country music train trip extravaganza & a food & wine trivia dinner. August 2009 ? Daylesford, Trentham & Clunes - Many events less than $10, others up to $75 Enquiries: (03) 5348 2872

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

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