Celestial Events Fantasy Book Signing & Merchandise Day (Melbourne)

***Ball Ticket holders with VIP or NIGHTCOURT tickets will get first timeslot preference emailed to them on 1st March. THANKS! ***

COME ON A JOURNEY WITH US!

Celestial Events Australia create unique events taking inspiration from some of our favourite authors.​

Dress as your favourite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events, bookish fun and new best friends.​

Celestial Events are non-licensed, non-official, fan-based events where we worship our favourite authors and get to dress up and try and relive our fantasy moments together.​

Join us as we try to bring literature into reality, where new friends meet and pages come alive.

ABOUT YOUR FANTASY BOOK SIGNING AND MERCH DAY

Join us in Melbourne for a fantasy book signing and merchandise sales event. Meet some of Australia’s best upcoming and current authors, get your books signed, and discover new fantasy universes. Don’t forget to treat yourself to new goodies and sweet treats from Australian bookish vendors, because who doesn’t love some officially licensed ACOTAR-themed and fantasy merch to compliment the ball?

From tattoos to bookmarks, we have you covered. Indulge in all of this under one roof.

TICKETS

Please note: Entry times are initially reserved for Ball attendees ticket holders (who receive complimentary admission with thier tickets). Once they have selected their preferred session, any remaining time slots will be made available to the general public.

As most sessions are expected to sell out before public sales open, we recommend having alternative time preferences in mind.

Public ticket sales will open on 1st April 2026 at 7:00 PM (Melbourne time).

We have the following sessions available :
Saturday

• SESSION 1 – 9-10am ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUEST : LYNETTE NONI

• SESSION 2 – 10-11am ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : LYNETTE NONI, LAUREN JACKSON, AMIE KAUFMAN, KATE FORSYTH (*NOTE LYNETTE NONI WILL COMPLETE AT 10:30AM)

• SESSION 3 – 11-12pm ($30+ booking fee) –
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : LAUREN JACKSON, AMIE KAUFMAN, KATE FORSYTH

• VENDOR / AUTHOR LUNCH 12-1pm
• SESSION 4 – 1-2pm ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : LILI WILKINSON, LILY CROZIER, BRONTE-MARIE WESSON

• SESSION 5 – 2-3pm ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : LILI WILKINSON, LILY CROZIER, BRONTE-MARIE WESSON

Ticket includes:

* Entry to the vendor space
* Prizes throughout the day
* Collectable Pin for top customers of the day (Limited to 50 ONLY)
* Limited edition pre-orders
* Limited edition merchandise

VENUE

THE ASSEMBLY HALL (WERNER BRODBECK HALL). 156 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000. (near the corner of Collins and Russell Streets)

FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT

View the full guide and layout – TO BE ANNOUNCED

PRE-ORDERS

View the full guide or pre-order information (updated regularly) . TO BE ANNOUNCED

DEDICATED CHAT GROUP FOR QUESTIONS OR HELP PRIOR

If you would like to chat about the event or ask questions join the dedicated Facebook Chat HERE.

MEET YOUR DYMOCKS MELBOURNE AUTHORS

We’re delighted to welcome Dymocks Melbourne to our Celestial Events Author Signing & Trade Day!

They will be hosting two tables throughout the day, featuring a rotating lineup of incredible guest authors many of whom are travelling from interstate, so Melbournites are in for a treat!

Be sure to check out the session schedule and author lineup. Please note that each author at the Dymocks Tables will sign a maximum of two books per person per turn. After that, you’re welcome to rejoin the end of the line.

If there are multiple authors you’d love to meet, you can book several sessions — or simply choose your favourites!

Take a look at the sessions and featured authors and start planning your day.

VIP GUEST : LYNETTE NONI – https://lynettenoni.com/
VIP GUEST : LAUREN JACKSON – https://www.laurenjacksonauthor.com/
VIP GUEST : AMIE KAUFMAN – https://amiekaufman.com/
VIP GUEST : LILI WILKINSON – https://www.liliwilkinson.com.au/
VIP GUEST: LILY CROZIER – https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/lily-crozier
VIP GUEST : BRONTE-MARIE WESSON – https://www.thebrontemarie.com/
VIP GUEST : KATE FORSYTH – https://kateforsyth.com.au/

• SESSION 1 – 9-10am ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUEST : LYNETTE NONI

• SESSION 2 – 10-11am ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : *LYNETTE NONI, LAUREN JACKSON, AMIE KAUFMAN, KATE FORSYTH (*NOTE LYNETTE NONI WILL COMPLETE AT 10:30AM)

• SESSION 3 – 11-12pm ($30+ booking fee) –
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : LAUREN JACKSON, AMIE KAUFMAN, KATE FORSYTH

• VENDOR / AUTHOR LUNCH 12-1pm
• SESSION 4 – 1-2pm ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : LILI WILKINSON, LILY CROZIER, BRONTE-MARIE WESSON

• SESSION 5 – 2-3pm ($30+ booking fee)
  INCLUDES VIP GUESTS : LILI WILKINSON, LILY CROZIER, BRONTE-MARIE WESSON

MEET YOUR AUTHORS

• A. L. Tippett | Urban Fantasy | INSTAGRAM @a_l_tippett_author | WEBSITE LINK
• Athina fernwood | Paranormal Romance | INSTAGRAM @Athinafernwood_author | WEBSITE LINK
• Bec McMaster | Epic Fantasy Romance | INSTAGRAM @becmcmasterauthor | WEBSITE LINK
• Erica Rose (USA) | Romantasy Guide | INSTAGRAM @erica.rose.enchanted | WEBSITE LINK
• Jessica Hall | Paranormal Dark | INSTAGRAM @jessica.hall.author | WEBSITE LINK
• LK Shear | Paranormal Romance | INSTAGRAM @lk.shear | WEBSITE LINK
• Loren Little | Dark Fantasy Romance |INSTAGRAM @lorenlittlebooks | WEBSITE LINK
• Keri Arthur | Urban Fantasy |INSTAGRAM @kezarthur | WEBSITE LINK
• S. K. Stapar | Romantic Fantasy | INSTAGRAM @skstapar.author | WEBSITE LINK
• Sofia Aves | Romance | INSTAGRAM @sofiaavesbooks | WEBSITE LINK
• TF Johnson | Romantic Fantasy | INSTAGRAM @tfjohnson.author | WEBSITE LINK

Pre-orders available here: https://bit.ly/melpreorder

Please note: From time to time, unforeseen circumstances may result in changes to our vendor or author lineup. Should any participant be unable to attend, we will notify you as soon as possible.

MEET YOUR MERCH VENDORS

• A Touch of Magic | Bookish Merch | INSTAGRAM @atouchofmagicdesigns
• Ashley Nobes Art | Bookish Art | INSTAGRAM @ajn_art/
• Bespoke Preserves and Pantry | Bookish Drinks | INSTAGRAM @bespoke_preserves_pantry
• Charmed Coven Candles | Bookish Candles | INSTAGRAM @charmedcovencandles
• Enchanted Lustre Cosmetics | Make Up | INSTAGRAM @Enchantedlustre_cosmetics
• Miss T Creations | Bookish Merch |INSTAGRAM @misstcreationsau
• Otherworld Workshop | Leatherwear | INSTAGRAM @thescarletthuntress
• Third Circle Bakery | Customs Bookish Cakes | INTAGRAM @thirdcirclebakery
• Title Pieces | Bookish Merch | INSTAGRAM @titlepieces
• Whisk and Flick | Bookish Cookies | INSTAGRAM @_whiskandflick_

Pre-orders available here: https://bit.ly/melpreorder

Please note: From time to time, unforeseen circumstances may result in changes to our vendor or author lineup. Should any participant be unable to attend, we will notify you as soon as possible.

MEET YOUR CELESTIAL EVENTS HOST
I’m beyond excited to welcome you to this magical event!

Over the past few years, I’ve had the absolute joy of hosting more than 50 Celestial Events across Australia—from Brisbane to Sydney and Melbourne—for our ever-growing community of fantasy book lovers. We’ve even taken a tour group all the way to New York! With many guests returning again and again, the Celestial community is known for being incredibly welcoming—especially to new and solo attendees.

Before Celestial Events, I created large-scale events like Brisbane Fashion Month and Women in Fashion, but building this space for fantasy fans has truly been a dream come true.

I’ve done my best to answer all your questions below, but if I’ve missed anything, feel free to reach out. And don’t forget to join our private Facebook group here: Celestial Events Facebook Group—it’s the perfect spot to connect, ask questions, and share in the excitement.

I can’t wait to see you at the festival—keep an eye out for my pointy ears!
Carly Vidal-Wallace
Celestial Events Host

Note: Please note: Sarah J. Maas will not be attending this event. We encourage you to view our confirmed author and vendor list, and rest assured that any changes due to unforeseen circumstances will be communicated promptly.

FLOOR PLAN

Access the most upto date floor plan here.