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Melbourne Writers Festival, now in its 25th year, has established itself as one of the pre-eminent cultural events in Australia. Staged over ten days and nights in August each year, the festival promotes the art and talent of more than 350 writers and thinkers from around Australia and the world.

Our diverse program features engaging discussions, readings, debates, film screenings, performances, interviews, literary banquets, workshops, book launches, literary walks, as well as a lively schools’ program for primary and secondary students.

There are a number of ways you can get involved and support the festival:

  • Donate
  • Subscribe
Events by date:
  • August 27, Friday
  • August 28, Saturday
  • August 29, Sunday
  • August 30, Monday
  • August 31, Tuesday
  • September 1, Wednesday
  • September 2, Thursday
  • September 3, Friday
  • September 4, Saturday
  • September 5, Sunday
Sponsors:
Readings
JWT
UNESCO City of Literature
University of Melbourne