Events

Learn the craft of writing at Fremantle Arts Centre with Brooke Dunnell and Prema Arasu

   April 30June 25, 2026
   Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre

If you’re new to the craft of writing, want to learn something different or looking to brush up on some skills, the Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre has you covered! Between 30 April and 25 June, authors Brooke Dunnell and Prema Arasu are each hosting a series of writing workshops. Courses with Brooke Dunnell Short Stories: […]

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Celebrate First Nations creatives at Raine Square’s Maar Koodjal

   May 29July 13, 2026
   Raine Square, Perth WA

Immerse yourself in First Nations art and interactive cultural experiences at Raine Square. To celebrate National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, Raine Square is presenting Maar Koodjal, a seven-week program featuring immersive First Nations art and interactive cultural experiences, including live music, dance, visual performances, storytelling, art exhibitions, fashion showcases and radio broadcasts. Noongar Boodja […]

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The Big Day of Books is back for 2026

   June 20, 2026
   10.00am—5.00pm
   ABC Perth, 30 Fielder St, East Perth

The Big Day of Books is back! Join us on Saturday 20 June for a lively day of conversations, fresh ideas and unforgettable stories as some of Australia’s most exciting writers come together for a festival made just for readers. From celebrated voices to emerging talent, this year’s program explores themes of love, identity, history, […]

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Spend an evening with two Hungerford Award shortlisted authors

   June 22, 2026
   6.00pm—8.00pm
   Subiaco Library, Subiaco WA

Join Fiona Wilkes, author of I Remember Everything, and Howard McKenzie-Murray, author of This is Where We Say Goodbye, for this special in-conversation event. Fiona and Howard will chat about their new books, their writing and research process, and their shared experience of being shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Hungerford Award. This unmissable talk takes […]

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Worlds Within a World launch

   June 29, 2026
   6.00pm—8.30pm
   Subiaco Library

How do you inhabit multiple worlds at the same time? In Worlds Within a World, five First Nations women share their stories and show what it is like to navigate challenges and deprivations while staying connected to Country and the world’s oldest living culture. Join contributors Carol Foley, Deborah Green, Barb Hostalek, Lois May, Valerie […]

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Not a Book Club with Bernice Barry

   July 1, 2026
   6.00pm—7.30pm
   City of Perth Library

The City of Perth Library’s Not a Book Club is an author in-conversation series for readers who love stories, ideas and conversation—without the homework. Low commitment. High reward. Totally not a Book Club… On Wednesday 1 July, Will Yeoman will be in conversation with Bernice Barry about her latest historical novel, The Names of a […]

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Join Helen Milroy for a NAIDOC Week storytime at Mt Claremont Library

   July 8, 2026
   10.30am—12.00pm
   Mt Claremont Library

Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 and the release of Beach Buddies with a special storytime with children’s author and illustrator Helen Milroy. Young listeners will enjoy a lively reading that introduces Australian beach creatures through colourful illustrations and gentle rhymes. This event forms part of the City of Nedlands 2026 NAIDOC Week celebrations. Perfect for young […]

Books in the Brewery hosts regular events across Perth, looking to spark conversation and build friendships over a good book and a good beer. There are plenty of upcoming events featuring Fremantle Press authors, so have a browse below and book in for a wonderful literary time! 18 July, 10.00 am Coffee With Crime Mt […]