05/06/2026
Unsure how to celebrate Bloomsday (Tuesday, 16 June) this year? Well, there's plenty of great events happening across Australia for you to join. Here's a selection 🤓☘️
The Wild Geese in Melbourne (VIC) will be holding their annual Bloomsday Celebration on the 16 June with readings, music and Edwardian charm from 4pm until late. 👒
Literary minded folks among you might also like to spend 21 June at The Wild Geese for a thought-provoking annual seminar exploring James Joyce, feminism, literature, and the lasting impact of Helen Garner’s 'The First Stone'. 👩🦱
At fortyfivedownstairs theatre (VIC), Bloomsday in Melbourne present their brand-new play BETWEEN THE LINES: The James Joyce/Groucho Marx letters from 17-21 June. 🥸
Bloomsday is early this year at The Gaelic Club (NSW), with a fantastic night hosted by Prankqueans and MCs Don Conlon and Sean McLoughlin on Sunday, 14 June from 6pm! Honour James Joyce through readings, songs, music... and pizza! 🍕
At Mons. O'Shea (WA), in collaboration with the AIHA, you can enjoy live music and readings with a 4-course dinner... and you are encouraged to dress up! Those dressed in an Edwardian costume can get a free Irish coffee upon arrival. 🥃
At Queen Street Mall (QLD), the Queensland Irish Association are holding readings and music from 12pm and BYO drinks at Gilhooleys after. From 1-19 June, QIA are also holding a Bloomsday exhibition at Brisbane Square Library. 🎻
Happy Bloomsday! 📖