Exciting! Book Week 2026 is on now
Aug 24, 2026
This is the 80th Book Week. It's organised by the Children's Book Council of Australia and this year's theme is Symphony of Stories.
Get ready to see a lot of dress ups this week. Have fun! And celebrate stories and creativity.
If schools can't get the incursion they'd like in Book Week, many alter their school book week date.
All of our book week shows offer a different show each year, so you could book in now, knowing there'll be a show next year aligned to the theme, once it's announced.
Check out our book week shows for 2026, knowing they'll be available with a new show, in 2027.
Image: Combine magic and reading! See the wonderful The Mad Hatter if you're in Victoria.
Around Sydney? Primary students? Finish the Term in style
Seymour Centre has 2 great shows to finish this term.
Where is the Green Sheep, late October, K-Yr 2. Details.
The Bugalugs Bum Thief, Sep 8 & 9, .K - Yr 4. Details
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Starting to think about Term 4?
Lots on offer just Search our extensive list of shows and workshops, using our filters. And bang a drum for learning.
Image: Junkyard Beats, lucky NSW, ACT and Vic - they have a group in each state. Details.
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Latest Show Added - Victoria
In Workshops That Work's Soundbath & Wellbeing Wonderland, students begin a wellbeing journey for mind body and spirit.
Activities include soundbath, meditation and yoga and may also include;. Breathing techniques, Fidget toys, music and movement. Adapted to K - Yr 12 & Teachers.
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