Rare Book Week

Welcome to Melbourne Rare Book Week!

23 July - 1 August 2026

The Melbourne Rare Book Week is an exciting program of free talks, workshops and tours that celebrate the importance of books, publishing, book production and collecting, and held at venues across Melbourne.

The 2026 Rare Books Melbourne program has over 47 events, all free. To view the program or book a ticket visit the Rare Books Melbourne website

The program concludes with the Melbourne Rare Book Fair at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne, from Thursday 30 July to Saturday 1 August 2025.

For queries about Rare Book Week and Rare Books Melbourne contact

Convenor:
Professor Chris Browne AM
E: info@rarebookweek.com