Penguin Fantasy Fest is coming to Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. Meet the authors, get exclusive sneak peeks and more – this is an event not to be missed!
Join international bestselling author Stacia Stark and Australian authors Lily Crozier, Bronte-Marie Wesson and Braidee Otto for an unforgettable evening all about fantasy.
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Meet the Penguin authors – and other lovers of the genre – at events in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne, where there will be books for sale and signing, lucky door prizes, samplers, treats, sneak peeks and more.
These events are in partnership with Avid Reader bookstore, Kinokuniya, Dillons and Mary Martin bookstore.
Book now so you don’t miss out on the fantasy event of the season.
Penguin Fantasy Fest 2026 events
Brisbane
- When: 19 March 2026, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Where: St Andrew's Uniting Church, 299 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
- Ticket link coming soon
Sydney
- When: 21 March 2026, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM
- Where: Balmain Town Hall, Rear of/370 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041
- Get tickets here
Adelaide
- Announcing soon!
Melbourne
- When: 24 March 2026, from 5:45 – 8:30 PM
- Where: St Johns Southgate, 20 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006
- Get tickets here
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