Totally Lit Fremantle Festival

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Totally Lit Fremantle Festival

2-16 October 2026
Fremantle/Walyalup, WA’s city of literature.

Welcome to Australia’s boldest new live literature festival, activating Fremantle/Walyalup with new cultural experiences in unexpected places.

08/09/2026

Explore three incredible venues and enjoy some 'Flavours of Freo' during this year's Totally Lit.

will be sharing 'A Glass of Wine and A Good Book' in the magnificent cellar of the Samson & Sons building;
will be doing some 'Plain Speaking' with over a delicious lunch ;
and Amanda Curtin and will transport you from Fremantle to Paris (and back again) during a 'Novel Tea' in the gloriously refurbed Board Room.

As a friend of ours said recently, 'books ... AND food! Yum!' 😋

07/09/2026

We caught up with children’s author Deb Fitzpatrick for an exciting Q&A about 'Tawny Trouble', 'Kelpie Chaos' and the incredible world of writing for young readers.
If your children’s favourite stories have paws, feathers, or a LOT of personality, they can’t miss this one!
Catch Deb on the 5th of October at Totally Lit’s Story Wheel event for children at Esplanade Park. Can’t make it on the 5th? Well, the Story Wheel will be waiting there for you on the 6th as well!

When you were a child what were your favorite stories about animals?

To book go to totallylit.au and Story Wheel.
NB tickets are just $10.00 thanks to a special Totally Lit discount!

Tourist Wheel - Fremantle

06/09/2026

So many Totally Lit 'Stories from the Sea' to be enjoyed this October!

At the WA Maritime Museum:
'Life in the Great Barrier Reef' - a breathtaking 360° VR journey through the Reef;
'Meet Whale Shark Jack and his creator' - author Kathryn Lefroy shares the story of the making of the movie;
'Whale Shark Jack' - free screening of the feature film;
'Dive into The Deep' - free screenings from the animated series

On Bathers Beach:
'Treasures from the Deep' - meet pirates and discover their special treasure

and for older audiences, at Shipwrecks Museum:
'The Author, the Photographer and the Elusive Sea Captain' - illustrated talk;
'The Hougoumont and the Batavia: Convicts, Mutiny and Love' - author talk

For more details and bookings go to the Totally Lit website
https://totallylit.au/program/stream/stories-from-the-sea

30/08/2026

There's so much Totally Lit happening in the Fremantle Library this year! Check out the program at https://totallylit.au/ and secure your tickets for some truly diverse panel discussions, author talks and writing workshops.😄

Fremantle Library State Library of Western Australia Visit Fremantle

15/08/2026

"I spent 35 years in advertising creative departments. I’ve been bullied by the wittiest men in Australia."

So says Jane Caro, Walkey Award winning journalist, social commentator and best-selling author.

Jane will be sharing more of her life experiences and views on everything from education to feminism and the importance of having fun during 'Plain Speaking Jane' - a 3-course Literary Lunch at Anglesea Restaurant on Thursday 8 October.

Capacity is limited.
For more information and bookings go to https://totallylit.au/program/plain-speaking-jane-a-literary-lunch-with-jane-caro/

Visit Fremantle Gillian O'Shaughnessy

14/08/2026

Crime writer Alan Carter and Assistant Police Commissioner Arlene Mavratsou are both more than a little preoccupied with the ways in which new technologies can assist criminals and also aid in the prevention and prosecution of crime.

Join them at Fremantle Prison on 10 Oct for an illuminating conversation with Richard King about the ways in which technology is shaping the crime and law enforcement landscape.

More info and booking at https://totallylit.au/program/aiding-the-rise-of-techno-crimes/

Plus you can enjoy your 'crime' with coffee and crepes - food trucks on site all day.

09/08/2026

There's so much going on in Totally Lit for children and families this October - and most of it is absolutely FREE!

Pirates are running rampant, whale sharks are taking up residence and convicts are refusing to stay put!

BTW there's lots going on for adults too, but that's another story. 😊

Go to https://totallylit.au/program/stream/family-children/
for info and bookings.

06/08/2026

The Totally Lit 2026 program has launched!

With nearly 60 events to choose from, get ready to join us in WA's city of literature this October. Check out the program at https://totallylit.au/

Visit Fremantle WA Maritime Museum Fremantle Library New Edition Bookshop Paper Bird Children's Books and Arts Fremantle Press Ode to Sirens Centre for Stories RUNNING WITH THIEVES Fremantle Prison Sisters in Crime Western Australia

28/07/2026

Jane Caro is coming to Totally Lit and you're invited to join her for lunch!

On Thursday 8 October, in the gorgeous surroundings of Garde Hotel’s Anglesea Restaurant, Totally Lit will present 'Plain Speaking Jane' - a Literary Lunch with Jane Caro.

Recognised as one of Australia's sharpest social commentators, Jane Caro is also a Walkley Award-winning journalist, a fierce advocate for public education, a feminist icon and a best-selling author with multiple published works. In conversation with Gillian O'Shaughnessy, Jane will reflect on her diverse career and the deeply held passions and values evident in her memoir, 'Plain Speaking Jane', her non-fiction books, 'The F-Word' and 'Accidental Feminist' and recent essay, 'Rich Kid, Poor Kid'.

Just possibly, she may also share a few tips on how to keep having fun while still holding it all together!

Details:
- Thursday 8 Oct, 12.30-4pm, Anglesea Restaurant.
- Tickets: $130.00. Price includes a 3-course meal and complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.

To book go to totallylit.au

02/06/2026

Join or renew your Friends membership before 31 August to enjoy early booking and discount opportunities for Totally Lit events, a 10% annual discount at three of Fremantle's fabulous bookshops (!) AND the chance to win a two night stay for two people at the luxury Garde Hotel, 2 & 3 Oct.

For details go to https://totallylit.au/get-involved/become-a-totally-lit-friend/

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Fremantle, WA
6160

Website

https://totallylit.au/

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