Your event horoscope has arrived. We’ve read the signs and matched upcoming conversations and live events at The Wheeler Centre to every star sign.
From electrifying onstage exchanges to intimate in-conversation evenings with writers and cultural thinkers, consider this your cosmic guide to what’s on next.
Gemini
Planet: Mercury
Nell Zink: Sister Europe
To the social butterfly Geminis. Revel in a hedonistic Berlin night turned social chaos. Perfect for Geminis armed with sharp dialogue who can effortlessly switch between social circles, the novel Sister Europe is right up your alley.
Aquarius
Planet: Uranus
Laila Lalami: The Dream Hotel
Like Aquarius at its sharpest, The Dream Hotel asks what happens when innovation and data are prized over humanity, privacy and free will. This evening aims to interrogates technology, surveillance and systems that claim to know the future better than the people living it.
Scorpio
Planet: Pluto
Emily Maitlis: From Headlines to a Fallen Prince
Behind-the-scenes stories from interviews that shook power, including that interview with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – then Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Perfect for Scorpios drawn to intensity and truth-telling.
Virgo
Planet: Mercury
Zadie Smith: Dead and Alive
An evening of conversation about art, politics, memory, compassion and the enduring question of what makes us human. Perfect for Virgos who thrive on intellectual nuance, close thinking and the pleasure of ideas carefully examined.
Taurus
Planet: Venus
Stephanie Alexander: 30 Years of The Cook’s Companion
A celebration of food, pleasure and the rituals that bring us together. Perfect for Taureans who savour good cooking, shared meals and the simple luxury of time spent at the table.
Leo
Planet: Sun
Shaun Micallef: De’Ath Takes a Holiday
Vampires, comics and Leos are all known for their radiant, magnetic personalities...right? Calling all Leos who love dramatic humour that is both dark and witty. Join Shaun Micallef for night exploring his newest Victorian Gothic tale for the modern age.
Cancer
Planet: Moon
Maria van Neerven: Two Tongues
A powerful and poignant debut poetry collection from Next Chapter fellow Maria van Neerven. Perfect for Cancerians drawn to stories of belonging, ancestry and emotional roots, get set for a magical night of readings and celebration of Indigenous language and connection to Country.
Pisces
Planet: Neptune
The Next Big Thing: Footscray West Writers Fest Edition
An afternoon of emerging voices and shared storytelling. Perfect for Pisceans drawn to creative community, collective imagination and the magic that happens when stories flow together.
Aries
Planet: Mars
Who’s Afraid of a Joke
A fearless exploration of comedy and its role in an age of rising authoritarianism. Perfect for Aries who love bold opinions, sharp wit and honestly, Aries do have a great fiery sense of humour.
Libra
Planet: Venus
Uncomfortable Conversations: Josh Szeps with Sarah Wilson
A spirited exchange of ideas and disagreement done well. Perfect for Librans who value balance, thoughtful tension and hearing opposing views with grace.
Sagittarius
Planet: Jupiter
Dialogue in a Divided World
Can we still have nuanced conversations in a polarised world? Perfect for Sagittarians drawn to big ideas, intellectual openness and conversations that challenge certainty.
Capricorn
Planet: Saturn
An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie
In this special event, the master storyteller explores his extraordinary body of work. A powerful reflection on survival, storytelling and artistic freedom. Perfect for Capricorns who respect legacy, resilience and a life devoted to meaningful work.