The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show 2026

The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show is the largest pen and stationery show in the Southern Hemisphere, dedicated to pens, inks, paper and the art of writing. The 2026 edition runs over two days at a central Melbourne location.

Event Details

• Dates: Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 October 2026
• Venue: Conference Hall, Crown Conference Centre, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Melbourne, Australia
• Format: In-person consumer and trade show

What's On

Whether you are interested in pens, inks, paper or notepads, writing or calligraphy, you will find something of interest, including:

• Vintage pens and pencils, fountain pens, pen retailers & manufacturers
• Hand-made paper, leather goods, ink and writing ephemera
• Stationery, calligraphy demonstrations and tuition, pen turning demonstrations

Exhibitors

More than 30 exhibitors take part, from retailers and manufacturers to vintage-pen collectors and bespoke pen makers.

Getting There

Crown Conference Centre is conveniently located in Southbank, just south of Melbourne's CBD. It is a short walk from Flinders Street Station (750m) and Southern Cross Station (1km), served by tram routes 3 and 58 (stop 115, Casino East), with multi-level parking available on site.

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Melbourne - Crown Conference Centre, Victoria, Australia