When   Saturday,
31 October - 11 am – 2 pm AEST
Where   Ruffy Hall, 3 Nolans Road, Ruffy, VIC

Local readers and writers will have the chance to hear directly from Stella Prize-listed writers Edwina Preston, author of Bad Art Mother, and Louisa Lim, author of Indelible City. Edwina and Louise will discuss their craft, what being a part of the Stella family means, and what they're working on now.

Register for this free event here.

When   Saturday,
12 September - 1 pm – 2 pm AEST
Where   Reardon Theatre, 35 Bank Street, Port Fairy, VIC

Join us at the Port Fairy Literary Weekend as YA authors Allee Richards, Troy Hunter and Mark Smith sit down with chair Fiona Hardy to dive into why young adult fiction refuses to pull punches. Growing up is a high-stakes game where the truth is hard to find and the consequences are real. Our authors dissect the dark corners of the teenage experience, from explosive small-town secrets and criminal underworlds to the ultimate fight for survival.

Tickets start at $30 for individual sessions, and $250 for a weekend pass. Find more information here.

When   Saturday,
12 September - 10 am – 11 am
Where   Blarney Books and Art, 37 James Street, Port Fairy, VIC

How do we talk to kids about the environment without losing hope or humour? YA author Troy Hunter sits down with broadcaster and author Alex Dyson and award-winning writer Dr Helen Edwards to explore how middle-grade fiction tackles big planetary themes.

Tickets start at $30 for individual sessions, and $250 for a weekend pass. Find more information here.

When   Sunday,
13 September - 9 am – 5 pm
Where   Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW

JamFactory’s ICON series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential visual artists working in craft-based media. Aunty Ellen Trevorrow is a proud Ngarrindjeri woman and a prolific, internationally acclaimed weaver with over 40 years of weaving experience. Weaving Through Time is a celebration of Aunty Ellen’s unwavering dedication to culture, community and innovation in contemporary Ngarrindjeri weaving.

This exhibition will run until Sunday 13 September. More information here. Weaving Through Time is on tour with JamFactory until 2027. Find upcoming exhibition dates here.

When   Sunday,
13 September - 9 am – 5 pm
Where   JamFactory, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Nyuyuntja – stoking of the fire, keeping the fire alive, celebrates the life and work of Tjunkaya Tapaya OAM (1947–2025). As a senior Anangu elder and ‘deep culture woman’, Mrs Tapaya was one of the most accomplished artists associated with Australia’s longest running and highly acclaimed Aboriginal Art Centre, Ernabella Arts. This exhibition showcases a selection of artworks which highlight her confidence as a creator and storyteller, alongside the purpose and passion inherent to her practice.

This exhibition will run until Sunday 13 September. More information here.

When   Sunday,
13 September - 9 am – 5 pm
Where   The Lock-Up, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle, NSW

Into the Dark is an exhibition of new and existing works representing Wendy Sharpe’s long career. A timely presentation that responds to war, the climate crisis, and the decline of truth, Into the Dark is a response to the darkness plaguing our world today. The exhibition confronts our collective fears and asks whether naming our dread can transform our paralysis into awareness and resistance.

This exhibition will run until Sunday 13 September. More information here.

When   Sunday,
13 September - 12 pm – 1 pm
Where   Hetzel Lecture Theatre, North Terrace, Adelaide

Anger can expose injustice, challenge power and inspire change. Through speculative fiction, biting satire and powerful poetry, acclaimed writers Alex Cothren, Natalie Harkin and Patrick Marlborough explore how storytelling can transform outrage into works that challenge, provoke and demand to be heard.

More information here.

When   Sunday,
13 September - 1.45 pm – 2.45 pm
Where   Hetzel Lecture Theatre, North Terrace, Adelaide

From the mysteries of the natural world to the limitless possibilities of speculative fiction, join Danielle Clode, Lauren Fuge and Andrew Roff as they explore the power of awe. Discover how curiosity, wonder and the unknown can inspire stories that change the way we see ourselves and the world around us.

More information here.

When   Tuesday,
15 September - 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm AEST
Where   Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, VIC

Want to write a whodunnit? Join celebrated YA author Troy Hunter for a fun workshop on crime writing. Traverse the eight key elements of crime stories, with advice and examples to build an outline for your own thriller. This workshop is interactive, but there is no pressure to show or share work.

Tickets are pay as you can, and can be purchased here.

When   Thursday,
17 September - 7 pm – 9 pm
Where   Immanuel Auditorium, 32 Morphett Road, Novar Gardens

Join us for the launch of Valerie Volk's Onlookers, emceed by His Worship the Mayor of the City of West Torrens, Michael Coxon, with guest speaker Rev. Dr Lynn Arnold AO, former Premier of South Australia.

RSVP for this event here.

When   Saturday,
19 September - 11 am – 2 pm
Where   Craft and Design Canbera, 180 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT

JamFactory’s ICON series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential visual artists working in craft-based media. Julie Blyfield is a jeweller and metalsmith whose ever-evolving practice is inspired by her research into botanical specimens, historical silver collections and the rich diversity of the Australian landscape.

JamFactory ICON Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion is inspired by Blyfield’s experiences of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest in far-north Queensland. In developing work for this exhibition, Blyfield has drawn on the marine collections of the South Australian Museum as well as resources she collected during her visit.

This exhibition will run from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 22 November. More information here. Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion is on tour with JamFactory until 2027. Find upcoming exhibition dates here.

When   Monday,
21 September - 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where   The Maid and Magpie Hotel, 1 Magill Road, Stepney

Join us at the September IAF literary dinner as guest speaker Tim Lloyd discusses Unley: Inner-city life.

Tickets are $40 for IAF members, and $45 for non-members.
Purchase tickets here.

When   Thursday,
24 September - 10 am – 5 pm
Where   Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren, VIC

In celebration of Gray Street Workshop’s 40th anniversary, JamFactory presents Beautiful Tensions, a major touring exhibition honouring the momentous legacy and talent of the workshop by showcasing new work by the four current partners: Jess Dare, Lisa Furno, Sue Lorraine and Catherine Truman.

This exhibition will run from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 15 November. More information here. Beautiful Tensions is on tour with JamFactory until 2028. Find upcoming exhibition dates here.

When   Friday,
04 September - 9 am – 5 pm
Where   Adelaide Central Gallery, 7 Mulberry Road, Glenside

Opening to coincide with the release of the 2026 SALA feature artist publication, Troy-Anthony Baylis’ ambitious new exhibition Pile-up combines iconic pieces from his oeuvre, as well as the South Australian premiere of two new significant bodies of work.

This exhibition will run until Friday 4 September. Find more information here.

When   Wednesday,
09 September - 6 pm – 9 pm
Where   Wheatsheaf Hotel, 39 George Street, Thebarton

Join us at the Wheatsheaf Hotel as Nicholas Jose launches Steve Brock's third poetry collection, Out of Season. Sometimes wistful, sometimes wry, Out of Season is a rich collection from an accomplished Adelaide poet.

RSVP to this free event here.