2025 Schedule

Round up your girl gang because we’ve got your weekend perfectly planned!

Browse the incredible lineup we have planned for our 2025 festival, with more to come too!

14Th Feb 2025

Friday

Get ready for a Valentine’s event you won’t forget with an evening filled with romance, sparkle, and plenty of bubbly. Strut your stuff on the pink carpet, sip on Blussh-inspired cocktails and savour mouthwatering canapés…

Friday @ 5:00 PM
Romance, Comedy, CTC
Film, Gala

Opening Night Soirée + Film

Friday @ 5:00 PM

15th Feb 2023

Saturday

Join us for a swoon-worthy morning filled with heartfelt poetry, delicious coffee, and fresh summer air at Lattes and Love on The Lawn! This event is proudly co-hosted and sponsored by Cr Fiona Cunningham. Celebrate…

Saturday @ 8:30 AM
All Genres
In Conversation, Poetry Event, Free Events

Lattes and Love on The Lawn

Saturday @ 8:30 AM

We’re bringing you the perfect Valentine’s Day morning-after activity with a curated pop-up market showcasing local makers.  The Morning After (Valentine’s) Markets will be located in the Angelika Cinemas foyer, inviting all of Brisbane and…

Saturday @ 9:00 AM
Market, Free Events

The Morning After – Hand Made Markets

Saturday @ 9:00 AM

Enjoy the three engaging author sessions bundled together at an exclusive discounted rate.

Book the In Conversation bundle to save $5 off the total ticket price.

Saturday @ 10:00 AM
Saturday @ 12:00 PM
Saturday @ 3:30 PM
All Genres, All Ratings
In Conversation

In Conversation Bundle 

Saturday @ 10:00 AM
Saturday @ 12:00 PM
Saturday @ 3:30 PM

Enjoy a morning of light-hearted discussion and belly laughs as we explore the recent glow-up of the much loved rom-com genre in books and film.  With the revival of the rom-com comes fresh new perspectives,…

Saturday @ 10:00 AM
All Genres, All Ratings
In Conversation

The Rom-Com Revival

Saturday @ 10:00 AM

Can two friends sleep together and still love each other in the morning? Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship….

Saturday @ 11:00 AM
Romance, Comedy, G
Film

When Harry Met Sally

Saturday @ 11:00 AM

Take a leap into the world of adaptation and celebrate the excitement of seeing your favourite books on the big screen at Blussh’s inaugural Lussh Literary Lunch, ‘Lit To Lens’. The transformation from page to…

Saturday @ 12:00 PM
In Conversation

Lussh Literary Lunch: Lit to Lens

Saturday @ 12:00 PM

Evelyn wakes up in Vegas married to rock star David after blacking out on her 21st birthday. Thrust into his fame, she questions if she can handle his lifestyle as they navigate if their marriage…

Saturday @ 1:00 PM
Romance, R
Film, Free Events

Lick

Saturday @ 1:00 PM

Shadows and Swoon is an In Conversation event bringing together romance lovers and local authors for a bold, blush-worthy discussion on the romantasy genre. From YA to very adult, our panel of authors will step…

Saturday @ 3:30 PM
In Conversation

 Shadows and Swoon: Romantasy Panel

Saturday @ 3:30 PM

Nearly a year after finding love in paradise, writer, Olivia Perkins, and Prince Alexander are stronger than ever…or so they thought. As Christmas approaches, a family holiday at the Royal palace turns into a festive…

Saturday @ 5:00 PM
Romance, G

A talented PR professional, Rory, enlists the manager of a Bed & Breakfast, Noah, to pretend to be her boyfriend in front of her ex, while she helps save his failing family business. Filmed entirely…

Saturday @ 7:00 PM
Romance, G
Film

When Love Springs

Saturday @ 7:00 PM
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