Name: An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie
Start: 2026-08-17
End: 2026-08-17
Location: Melbourne Town Hall

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Celebrated author Salman Rushdie returns to Melbourne for one night only to discuss the transformative power of literature and his commitment to the written word.

One of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary authors and an unwavering champion for freedom of expression, Salman Rushdie reflects on a life in literature.

In this special event, the master storyteller explores his extraordinary body of work – from landmark novels such as The Satanic Verses and Quichotte to his powerful 2024 memoir, Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, in which he recounts the harrowing attempt on his life and its aftermath. He also introduces his latest work, The Eleventh Hour, a poignant quintet of stories meditating on life and death and the moments that define us.

Join Rushdie in conversation with host Sisonke Msimang as he reflects on the power of stories, the enduring fight for artistic freedom and the role of the writer in today’s world.

Salman Rushdie’s Australian appearances are presented with Festival of Dangerous Ideas.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Monday 17 August

7.00 - 8.15pm

Tickets

$89.50

Premium (Full) - Early Bird*

$85.50

Premium (Concession & Under 30) - Early Bird*

$79.50

A Reserve (Full) - Early Bird*

$75.50

A Reserve (Concession & Under 30) - Early Bird*

$69.50

B Reserve (Full) - Early Bird*

$65.50

B Reserve (Concession & Under 30) - Early Bird*

*Early Bird pricing ends 25 November or until sold out.

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Location

Melbourne Town Hall

90-120 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Assistive Listening

Auslan interpreting available by-request

Companion tickets available

Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

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Additional Notes

The bookseller for this event is Readings.

Featuring

Sir Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie is the bestselling author of 22 books, including Midnight’s Children, which won both the Booker Prize and the Best of the Booker; Shame, The Satanic Verses, The Moor’s Last Sigh and Quichotte, ...

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Sisonke Msimang

Sisonke Msimang is the author of two books: Always Another Country: A Memoir of Exile and Home (2018) and The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela: A Biography of Struggle (2019). Her essays and articles ...