18-27 October 2024
36 live events over two weekends
QLF is proud to present our 10th anniversary program!
-
stimulating sessions with Tim Winton [sold out], Alexis Wright, Pip Williams, Tony Birch, Candice Fox, Louise Milligan, Rosie Batty, Bruce Pascoe, and Josh Bornstein, among many other writers
-
a hugely fun night out with authors and funny women Judith Lucy and Kaz Cooke [sold out]
-
droolworthy sessions for foodies: Attica Melbourne's Ben Shewry [sold out] in conversation with Myf Warhurst over canapes made by TARRA; a two-course meal at 360Q with Tony Tan, made from recipes in his new cookbook; and sweet treats by Willow Tree Cafe with sparkling wine by Scotchmans Hill with Nat Paull of Beatrix Bakes
-
an energising workshop on writing True Crime with Mark Dapin
-
an insightful conversation about getting published with Nina Kenwood, Stuart Rosson, and Jane Tara
-
a memorable evening of storytelling and live music with the Stereo Stories band and literary guests Claire Hooper, Thomas Mayo, Jock Serong, Jayne Tuttle, and Christian White
-
a guided literary walk around Queenscliff taking in sites related to Henry Handel Richardson, Kerry Greenwood and others
-
and a unique community-wide book swap in which you leave a book by your letterbox and walk around your neighbourhood to find a new read—
Plus much, much more!
Scroll through all our presenters here.
Check out the whole first week’s sessions here.
Or view week two’s attractions here.
So gather your book club, summon your friends, plan weekend retreats, plot your favourite author meet-and-greets, and get ready for a memorable literary festival in the heart of coastal Queenscliff!
NOTE: all sessions are at Queenscliff Town Hall unless otherwise indicated. All events (including dates, times and guests) are subject to change. All sessions are of one hour duration unless specified.
The Queenscliffe Literary Festival is held in the last two weekends of October. It is a celebration of Australian writers, books and ideas featuring some of our finest authors and thinkers in a program of events designed to stimulate and entertain.
Our leisurely paced schedule has been carefully curated to give you the space and time to think as you enjoy this beautiful part of the world. We look forward to seeing you in October.
Subscribe
Thank you to our valued
partners and supporters
Principal Partner
Sponsors
Accommodation Partners
Friends of the Festival
Farm Foods: Meat, Cheese, Wines
Homebody Gifts
Kerleys Real Estate
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Queenscliff Neighbourhood House
Salt Gallery
Saltbush Cafe
Seaview Gallery
Shelter Shed Restaurant
Tarra Restaurant
Willow Tree Cafe