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Book Doof Lutruwita Tasmania

The Forest

A rave for readers. Book Doof started in Melbourne as a silent reading party: a whole room reading together, ambient music in the background, no one asking what you're reading. Now it's coming to Lutruwita/Tasmania... Bring a book. They'll handle the rest. Come alone, with a mate, or with your kid. Half the room usually comes solo, and that's the point. Stay for a chat afterwards, or keep reading. Spread out, get comfortable and enjoy an afternoon of reading, quiet community, and an amazing live ambient performance designed for your listening pleasure by guest musical artists. Here's how it works: bring whatever you're reading (or borrow something from our mini library), find a spot to lounge, and read in the same room as everyone else for a couple of hours. No book club discussion, no small talk required, no pressure - just the simple, slightly rebellious pleasure of reading with strangers instead of alone. There's time to chat at the end, or you can just keep reading.
People lounging on rugs and couches in a bar, reading
When
21 November, 2026
Venue
The Forest
Location and Directions83 Melville Street Hobart Tasmania 7000 Australia
Adult
$25
Full price: $25 + booking fee
Concession
$15
Concession: $15 (if you feel you need a cheaper ticket, this if your you. Palawa/Pakana mob are invited to use this option too).
Product Types
  • Concerts or Performances
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Community Events
Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
Dates
  • Saturday 21 November, 202614:00 - 17:00Confirmed Event
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