Brisbane we are back – bringing you over a million books across 10 massive days – all to raise vital funds for Lifeline. Gather your fellow book lovers to browse the 4.5 kilometres of tables holding up 22 semi-trailer-loads of books!

But it’s not just books up for grabs at the Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane. You’ll also find comics, magazines, records, stationery, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, board games, sheet music and more.

Come early – we restock regularly throughout Bookfest, but the most popular books always sell out quickly. Entry is free with books from just $1.

The books are divided into categories for ease of browsing:

Art/Music, Australiana, Biography, CDs, Children’s, Comics, Cooking, DVDs, Family, Foreign Language, Games/Puzzles, Hardback Fiction, Health, History, Humour/New Age, Lifestyle, Literature/Classics, Magazines, Paperback Fiction, Rare and Collectables, Records, Reference, Religion, Science Fiction, Science/Politics, Sports, Stationery, Textbooks, Travel, True Crime, War/Vehicles, Young Adult

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Merivale St & Glenelg Street

South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

Saturday, 18 January, 7.30am-6pm

Sunday, 19 January, 8.30am-6pm

Monday, 20 January, 8.30am-6pm

Tuesday, 21 January, 8.30am-6pm

Wednesday, 22 January, 8.30am-6pm

Thursday, 23 January, 8.30am-6pm

Friday, 24 January, 8.30am-9pm

Saturday, 25 January, 8.30am-6pm

Sunday, 26 January, 8.30am-6pm

Monday, 27 January, 8.30am-6pm

Apart from bagillions of books we have some other delights for Bookfestians, from author talks to family fun and our Summer of Pre-Loved bonanza. Read more for details.

Revive Zone

Looking for a break between treasure hunting among the books? Take a breather in our Revive Zone before heading back into the fray.

Author readings

Andrew Stafford – see the Pig City author and journalist read from his most recent book, Something to Believe In, followed by a Q&A session. It’s happening in the Revive Zone on Sunday, 19 January, from 2-2.30pm.

Simon Cleary – catch the respected author reading from his most recent book, The War Artist, followed by a Q&A session. Simon will be in the Revive Zone on Saturday, 25 January, from 2-2.30pm.

For the little Bookfest fans

Making Rainbows – little ones will love this music and sensory session for babies, toddlers and children. Join in at the Revive Zone on Sunday, 19 January from 9am to 12noon.

Colouring in – we’ll have colouring-in paper and pencils with kid-sized tables and chairs in the Revive Zone to keep the little ones entertained for the duration of Bookfest.

Summer of Pre-Loved

We’re on a mission to save lives, save the planet and save money this summer. Check out our Summer of Pre-Loved events at Bookfest.

Lifeline Pop-Up Shop – grab some pre-loved fashion at Valerie, our Lifeline van. Special offer: Spend $20 or more at the Pop-Up Shop to receive a voucher for a FREE pre-loved band/graphic t-shirt or a $10 voucher to be redeemed in-store at our Lifeline West End, Annerley or Stones Corner stores (terms and conditions apply). Visit our Lifeline Summer of Pre-Loved page for more Pop-Up shop locations over summer.

Special guest – Hannah Klose of Never Ever Pay Retail will offer styling advice at our Lifeline Pop-Up Shop (aka a van named Valerie) at Bookfest on Saturday, 18 January, from 1-2pm.

Bands at Bookfest – catch these amazing local acts at this free gig on Friday, 24 January, from 5-9pm.

The Letter Elle: 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Plane Sailors: 5:50pm - 6:20pm

Customer Support: 6:40pm - 7:10pm

Dear Willow: 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Flora Link: 8:20pm - 8:50pm

Hire a trolley for as long as you like for $2.

BYO bags or purchase an enviro bag for $1.

Food and drink available for purchase.

EFTPOS available.

ATMs on main exhibition concourse.

Download our Brisbane Bookfest map to plan your day https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/-/media/project/ucq/public...

Tips from previous years:

2014 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/147700

2017 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/287611

2020 Gold Coast coming up soon: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/513733