UNESCO City of Literature | Melbourne |
In 2008, Melbourne joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network when it was designated the second City of Literature in the world.
Melbourne's designation as a UNESCO City of Literature is acknowledgment of the breadth, depth and vibrancy of the city's literary culture.
Melbourne supports a diverse range of writers, a prosperous publishing industry, a successful culture of independent bookselling, a wide variety of literary organisations and a healthy culture of reading and engagement in events and festivals.
The designation was made in recognition of the following factors, amongst others:
The quality, quantity and diversity of publishing and editorial initiatives in Melbourne;
The quality and quantity of educational programmes in Melbourne;
Melbourne's urban environment in which literature is integral;
Melbourne's experience at hosting literary events and festivals, and promoting foreign and domestic texts;
Melbourne's libraries, bookstores and cultural centres; and
The use of new media in Melbourne to promote and strengthen the literary market.
But, as Peter Carey said, "Melbourne has always been a city of literature".
Event calendar
Melbourne is full of literary activity with something happening every night of the week. Explore the calendar below, use the category tags to focus in on what you like or use our search box to zero in on your interests.
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This events calendar is aggregated from external sources and is intended for information purposes only. The City of Literature Office does not accept any responsibility or liability for the information found on this calendar or website.
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