Trans Book Festival (TBF) is the only writers’ festival in the southern hemisphere focused on uplifting and celebrating trans and gender diverse literary excellence in all narrative forms.

The 2026 festival is here! Mark your calendars for 17-19 April 2026 and get ready for a packed program: a full day of workshops, two days of panels, and an evening of storytelling.

Already planning your weekend? Here's the nitty gritty:

Friday 17 April, six workshops at Studio Take Care in Brunswick. Workshops are ticketed individually here.
Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 April, two days of panels, conversations, and networking at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne. Ticketing options include single day tickets for Saturday OR Sunday, as well as a two-day ticket for Saturday AND Sunday.
Saturday 18 April, an evening of storytelling at The Moat, situated underneath The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne. The storytelling event is ticketed separately, and includes canapes and 2 drinks on arrival.

Check out the full TBF 2026 program on our website now!

*Note: The two days of panels and the storytelling event are open to everyone, including trans and gender diverse (TGD) people and our allies.

Access

TBF is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Our event spaces are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility aids, and have accessible and gender neutral toilets. Further access information is on our website.

If you have additional questions or specific access needs, please email us at contact@transbookfestival.org.

A final word

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Trans Book Festival, you can donate here. Your support will help pay TGD artists and creatives for their contributions to the 2026 festival, and secure a future for TBF in the Australian literary sector.

With gratitude to our supporters, including: Merri-bek City Council, Transgender Victoria, Pinnacle Sponsor Rhubarb Rhubarb Organics, Signature Sponsor Switchboard Victoria, and Core Sponsor Swords Narrative.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Contact the host of Trans Book Festival 2026 weekend passes