A Day in Carlton: Poetry walking tours
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Join us at Readings' A Day in Carlton, 24 hours celebrating books, culture and communityJoin one of Readings’ own literary leaders as they take you on a tangled tour of Carlton’s past and present. Along the way, you will stumble upon local award-winning poets Ender Başkan, Laniyuk and π.O. (Pi.O.), in various corners of Carlton, who will bewitch you with their poetry.
Ender Başkan is a Melbourne-based poet, novelist, small-press publisher and bookseller. His debut poetry collection, 'Two Hundred Million Musketeers', won the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry.
Laniyuk is a Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji and French political creative whose art practice is grounded in cultural, language and land reclamation. She writes and performs poetry, speculative fiction and short memoir, and is a visual artist. She has been published online as well as in print poetry collections.
π.O. is a legendary figure in the Australian poetry scene. Born in Greece and brought up in Fitzroy, he is a chronicler of Melbourne and its culture and migrations, and an anarchist. He is a publisher and editor, and won the 2024 Patrick White Literary Award for his body of work. His latest poetry collection is 'The Tour'.
Wear your comfy shoes and be prepared to weep in sunshine or rain.
Tickets:
$30 per person
Under 30s/concession $25
Date
Saturday 14 November 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Church of All Nations
180 Palmerston Street, Carlton Vic 3053
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