Melbourne Rare Book Fair – 30 July 2026

Discover rare and beautiful books, manuscripts, ephemera, prints and other collectible material at the 57th Melbourne Rare Book Fair, the major annual fair of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers. Dealers from Australia, New Zealand and overseas will bring material for collectors, buyers and anyone curious about the written, printed and illustrated word. This opening-night session is at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne, 35 Wilson Avenue, Parkville, on Thursday 30 July 2026 from 6pm to 9pm. Entry is free and no booking is required. The wider fair continues on Friday 31 July, 10am–5pm, and Saturday 1 August, 10am–4pm. The official listing does not specify accessibility provisions. Visitors with access questions can contact the organiser at info@rarebookfair.com before attending.