7:30 PM — 9:00 PM
Verses and Vino: Poetry Night

Step into the library after dark for an inspiring night of spoken word and performance.
Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub — 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh
If you’re looking to be inspired, informed, intrigued or entertained — we have something for you.
2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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

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
7:00 PM — 8:15 PM

Experience the thrill of storytelling in real time as crime writers create a brand-new tale before your eyes.
Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield
2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Join Mowgli on a thrilling jungle adventure brought to life through music, storytelling and imagination.
Elsternwick Library — 4 Staniland Grove, Elsternwick
2:00 PM — 3:15 PM

Step into a glamorous 1920s whodunnit at Rippon Lea — where your choices shape the mystery and no two shows are the same.
Rippon Lea Estate Ballroom, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Create a brand-new fairytale on the spot with Impro Melbourne — where your ideas will shape a magical, laugh-filled adventure.
Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield
1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

Create a brand-new fairytale on the spot with Impro Melbourne — where your ideas will shape a magical, laugh-filled adventure.
Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Travel the world through story — a vibrant, interactive celebration of multilingual tales brought to life through rhythm, movement and voice.
Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Boyd Room, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie
7:30 PM — 8:45 PM

Don't miss it this time! Back by popular demand, this much-loved event returns to Glen Eira Town Hall.
Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette, 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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