Queenscliffe Literary Festival (Queenscliff)
The Queenscliffe Literary Festival brings the best of established and emerging Australian literary talent to the Borough of Queenscliffe and the greater Bellarine community. Its purpose is to curate a lively and intelligent season of events that stimulates discussion and to provide opportunities for engagement and participation. Its program aims to be inclusive, accessible, thought-provoking and diverse.
QLF hosts Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein
THURS 22 JAN: bar from 5.15; event 6–7pm
Join QLF for a special summer pop-up event, as three of Australia’s most celebrated writers — Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein — discuss their book 'The Mushroom Tapes' with Hannie Rayson.
'The Mushroom Tapes' is a true-crime book like no other — a unique study of convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson and our collective obsession with her strange and terrible crime — that's been described as 'a cultural inquisition with psychological heft'.
So, wash off the sand and sunscreen and join these remarkable women for a fascinating conversation about the case’s sinister and complex themes: love, hate, jealousy, revenge, marriage, money, mycology and murder.
Where: Queenscliff Town Hall
When: Thursday 22 January 2025, 6–7pm (QLF cashless bar open from 5.15pm)
Tickets: $45/35 concession.
Queenscliff Town Hall
Queenscliffe Literary Festival October 2025
Between Friday 17 October 2025 and Sunday 26 October 2025
QLF 2025 features a stellar lineup of authors, chefs, journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, activists and more!
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QLF 2025 PROGRAM LAUNCH WITH HANNAH KENT
11 Sept, 6.30-7.45pm (bar open 5.30pm)
Hannah Kent in conversation with Hannie Rayson to launch QLF's 2025 festival program
Bar open 5.30pm; event from 6.30–7.45PM.
Queenscliff Town Hall
Brian Nankervis hosts QLF's annual Trivia Night Fundraiser
19 July, 6.30-10.30pm (trivia from 7.30)
QLF and Brian Nankervis can't wait to see you, your dancing shoes, and your enormous trivia-filled cranium at Queenscliff Town Hall on 19 July.
Last year's event sold out quickly and the event was the talk of the town for weeks afterwards. Let's make 2025 even more memorable!
Queenscliffe Town Hall
Helen Garner talks about 'The Season' with Francis Leach
16 JAN: bar from 5.45; event 6.30-7.30
Join QLF for a special summer pop-up event, as one of Australia’s most celebrated writers, Helen Garner, talks to sports broadcaster Francis Leach about her grandson’s under-16s football team.
Yes, that’s right: the extraordinary Helen Garner has written a footy book.
But, as you can imagine, Garner brings to AFL her sharp eye, generous wit, and warm humour, and extends the subject to masculinity, family, weather, ageing, our bodies, team spirit, and football's power to thrill us all.
So, wash off the sand and sunscreen and kick-off your new year with a fabulous conversation about the redemptive powers of our great game: join us from 5.45pm for drinks ahead of a delightful 6.30-7.30pm in-conversation.
Where: Queenscliff Town Hall
When: Thurs 16 January 2025, 6.30-7.30pm (QLF cashless bar open from 5.45pm)
Tickets: $25/18 concession.
Queenscliff Town Hall
Queenscliffe Literary Festival October 2024
Between Friday 18 October 2024 and Sunday 27 October 2024
Queenscliffe Literary Festival is proud to present our 10th anniversary program!
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