2026 UQ Alumni Book Fair
The 2026 UQ Alumni Book Fair
Friday 27 February: 9am–9pm
Saturday 28 February: 9am–7pm
Sunday 1 March: 9am–5pm
Location: UQ Centre, Union Road, UQ St Lucia Campus
Free event
Over 130,000 books, records and other pre-loved goodies will be available at the 2026 UQ Alumni Book Fair® from as little as $1.
UQ's beloved annual celebration of books is brought to you by Alumni Friends and our dedicated volunteers who have been busily sorting community donations. Every dollar raised goes towards student scholarships and research at UQ.
On Saturday 28 February, our Alumni and Community Day offers free activities for book lovers of all ages with story time, book talks, interactive stations and – new this year – a Kids Character Costume Parade, with prizes up for grabs!
Register for the Book Fair before 12pm on Thursday 26 February 2026 and you'll automatically go into the draw to win a box of books of your choosing. Terms and conditions apply.
Location: UQ Centre, Union Road, UQ St Lucia Campus
Getting here: Casual parking is available under UQ Centre. Paid parking applies on Friday, 7am–9pm. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. More information about parking at UQ.
St Lucia campus is conveniently accessible by bus and ferry. More information about public transport options.
About Alumni and community events
UQ alumni and community events take place in-person and online, across the globe, throughout the year. UQ alumni are invited to join the UQ ChangeMakers platform to access early event registrations, benefits and discounts.
You can also be notified of upcoming events when you update your details.
