2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair
The 2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair
Friday 2 May: 9am–9pm
Saturday 3 May: 9am–5pm
Sunday 4 May: 9am–5pm
Monday 5 May: 9am–3pm
More than 130,000 books, magazines, records and other pre-loved goodies will be available at this year’s UQ Alumni Book Fair from as little as $1.
Dozens of works go under the hammer at the 2025 Rare Book Auction, including a first-edition copy of The Handmaid's Tale, signed by Margaret Atwood and books from as early as the 1600s.
This year, for the first time, we're also expanding our usual Saturday activities into a bumper day out with dozens of free talks, tours and kid-friendly pop-ups – you won't want to miss it.
UQ's beloved 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.
Register for the Book Fair before 12pm on Thursday 1 May 2025 and you'll automatically go into the draw to win a box of books of your choosing.
Plan your visit to the 2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair
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 3 and Sunday 4 May and on the public holiday, Monday 5 May. 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.
