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SUMMARY:Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Lifeline Bookfest returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in June 2026\, offering a massive shopping event for local families. With over one million books and a dedicated Comicfest zone\, this free festival includes game areas and reading spaces for children. It is a fantastic opportunity for Brisbane kids to find affordable reads while supporting vital crisis services. \nLifeline Bookfest Brisbane 2026\nBookfest is back and bursting with books galore and so much more! \n\nOver 1 million books spread out over 5 massive days\nComics\, CDs\, Collectibles\, Magazines and More\nFree to enter\, fun for the whole family\nFunds raised support Lifeline’s 24/7 Crisis Support Services\n\nBrisbane’s iconic and much-loved Bookfest is taking over Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July 2026\, with over a million books once again on sale. \nDelivering hundreds of pallets of books to learn\, books to help you earn. Prepare for great reads and other books to help prepare great eats. The mask and capes will also be donned as the fantastic ‘Comicfest’ also returns — now with even more space and over 10\,000 comics\, collectibles and figurines available. \nThere are chillout spaces to sit and read\, a record player to listen to old favourites or discover a new one\, and a game zone to test skills on video games new and old. \nLifeline Bookfests are held to raise funds to support Lifeline Crisis Support Services\, which are free and available for anyone who needs them via phone 13 11 14\, text 0447 13 11 14\, and online chat lifeline.org.au – 24/7. \nPreparing for a visit: \n\nTrolleys will be available\, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own ‘book carrying device’ (BCD) – everything from personal shopping trolleys to backpacks\, prams\, and suitcases has been spotted!\nA $1 Lifeline bag is also available to purchase on the day.\nComfortable shoes are recommended – it’s a massive event with every nook and cranny worth exploring.\nEftpos is the preferred payment method\, with cash payment available from select checkouts.\nBooks from $2.50.\n\nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 27th June – Sunday 5th July 2026\, Opening Times TBD (Estimated 7:30AM – 6PM Daily) \nWhere: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Glenelg St\, South Brisbane 4101 \nCost: Lifeline’s Bookfest is FREE to enter. No tickets or bookings are required. \nMore information: Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/lifeline-bookfest-brisbane/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Merivale St\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, Australia
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