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    18 June 2026

    5:00 PM — 6:30 PM

    Glen Eira Storytelling Festival opening night

    18Jun

    Join us for the opening of the Glen Eira Storytelling Festival with Yorta-Yorta singer songwriter, Benny Walker.

    Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Forecourt.

    20 June 2026

    2:00 PM — 3:30 PM

    Workshop: Poetry, storytelling and freestyle rap

    20Jun

    A lively beginner workshop introducing freestyle rap, improvisation and the creative power of rhythm and language

    Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Boyd Room

    21 June 2026

    11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

    Singing up the Past: Screening and In Conversation

    21Jun

    Join us for a screening of Singing Up the Past, followed by an in-conversation with Project Creator and Producer Dr Joseph Toltz.

    Classic Cinemas — 9 Gordon Street, Elsternwick

    2:00 PM — 3:15 PM

    The Shortest History of Australia

    21Jun

    Join historian Mark McKenna in conversation with Jack Latimore.

    Glen Eira Town Hall — Auditorium, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

    2:00 PM — 3:30 PM

    Jude Perl vocal workshop

    21Jun

    Ready to make some noise? Join Jude Perl for a joyful, confidence-building singing workshop for all voices.

    McKinnon Public Hall — 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon

    22 June 2026

    7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

    Frogsong: In conversation with Melissa Manning

    22Jun

    Join award-winning author Melissa Manning to explore her powerful new novel Frogsong.

    Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub — 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh

    23 June 2026

    7:00 PM — 8:15 PM

    One Idea to Another

    23Jun

    Ever wondered how a story takes shape? Join acclaimed authors as they unpack the twists and turns behind the writing process.

    Glen Eira Town Hall — Auditorium, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

    24 June 2026

    7:30 PM — 8:45 PM

    For the Term of his Natural Lies with Stephen Hall

    24Jun

    Join Stephen Hall for a night at the movies...with a difference.

    Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield 

    25 June 2026

    7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

    Writers as Readers

    25Jun

    Join us for a book club with some of Australia’s most celebrated authors! 

    Glen Eira Town Hall — Auditorium, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

    26 June 2026

    7:30 PM — 9:00 PM

    Verses and Vino: Poetry Night

    26Jun

    Step into the library after dark for an inspiring night of spoken word and performance.

    Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub — 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh

    27 June 2026

    2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

    Artists of the Brighton Cemetery

    27Jun

    Step into Melbourne’s art history on a guided walk uncovering the lives, legacies and connections of artists laid to rest at Brighton Cemetery.

    Brighton General Cemetery — Corner North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

    2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

    Liz Hicklin: 95 & Still Alive

    27Jun

    At 95 Liz Hicklin isn't slowing down — she's speeding up the laughter.

    Glen Eira Town Hall — Auditorium, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

    • Glen Eira Storytelling Festival acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' spirit, imagination and rich history of storytelling and humour that is an inspiration to all Australians.

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