Sydney's biggest book fair

Next date: Thursday, 17 July 2025 | 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Sydney’s biggest book fair is back from 17–20 July at Knox Grammar, Wahroonga. No ticket required to attend.

Free entry and free parking (closest train station is Warrawee).

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney is delighted to announce the return of Sydney’s Biggest Book Fair to the impressive Great Hall at Knox Grammar for the second year running. The expansive venue allows us to display more books than ever before, creating an even more enjoyable, accessible, and memorable shopping experience for all our visitors.

More than 110,000 titles of pre-loved books of outstanding quality, range and scope will be displayed in more than 50 categories – including Animals, Art, Architecture, Biography & Memoir, Children’s & Young Adults, Cookery, Craft, Fiction, Gardening, History, Literature, Military, Music, Psychology, Science, Sci Fi, Sport, Study Guides & Text books, Transport and Travel. There will also be a breathtaking variety of Comics, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl Records, Stamps, Video Games, Board Games and Jigsaw Puzzles.

Amidst the staggering selection of 110,000 incredible titles, we’re excited to welcome back the much-loved Knox Book Fair Auction—once again available online. This digital format means you can browse and place bids from the comfort of your own home, making it easy to secure rare and remarkable finds even if you can’t attend the Book Fair in person.

Remember, every purchase will go towards Lifeline H2HS’s support services – including the 24/7 Telephone Crisis Line 13 11 14, Community Aid, Counselling and Psychological Services, Support Group and Treatment Programs, Emergency Relief, Financial Counselling, Lifeline Connect and more.