Welcome to Melbourne Writers Festival
MWF will return from 7-10 May 2026! Until then, check out our upcoming events:
Griffin Dunne: The Friday Afternoon Club
Step inside the captivating life of Griffin Dunne as he shares tales of his storied Hollywood family and the glittering, complicated stars in his orbit – from writer Joan Didion to actor Carrie Fisher.
Tue 14 Oct 7:30pm
@ Capitol
Genrequeer
At this year's Emerging Writers' Festival, explore queerness through the romcom and thriller genres with Darcy Green and Thomas Vowles.
Sun 14 Sep 6:30pm
@ Studio Take Care
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We respectfully acknowledge that Melbourne Writers Festival takes place on the traditional lands of the peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.