Adelaide Indie Author Book Festival

OCTOBER 2026

No service providers hawking their wares. No commercial booksellers. Just 100+ indie authors connecting with many hundreds of readers. Green Hill: supporting our great South Australian authors.

 Plant4, Bowden Adelaide, South Australia

9am – 3:30pm |Free entry

More detail…

When & Where

Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 9:00am to 3:30pm
Venue: Plant 4, 5 Third Street, Bowden, Adelaide, SA 5007
Admission: Free for general visitors—including readers and families

What to Expect

1. Indie Author Showcase
There will be 70+ independently published authors representing diverse genres—think fantasy, horror, sci-fi, memoirs, self-help, eco-fiction, romance, children’s literature, historical fiction, and more—exhibiting their work and interacting with readers.

2. Author Panels & Talks
Engaging panel discussions, facilitated by Adelaide media personality Stacey Lee, will explore topics such as:

• Publishing success strategies
• Memoirs
• History
• Business and self-help
• Genre fiction (e.g., fantasy, crime, romance, sci-fi)

Panels and Talks entry is free, but seating is limited and requires attendees to register and get tickets through Eventbrite.

3. Interactive Atmosphere

• One-on-one conversations with authors, opportunity for book signings and purchases
• Enjoy live entertainment, along with food and coffee — plus wine for that relaxed festival vibe
• Designed to be accessible and inclusive, the venue supports mobility aids, wheelchairs, and those with learning or communication challenges

Why It Matters

It’s a rare opportunity to:

• Discover fresh, independent voices across genres
• Support local authors directly
• Connect with the literary community in a friendly, jam-packed literary fest