One of Australia's most loved literary institutions is back from 8–11 May 2025.
Book tickets now to the first four international headliners. Stay tuned for our full program release at 7.30pm, Thursday 20 March.
Subscribe to the MWF mailing list here and be the first to buy tickets. We can’t wait to see you in May!
Join us from 5–9 May 2025 to hear from some of Australia and the world's most exciting storytellers.
The Secondary Schools program has sold out!
The Primary Schools program is selling fast and tickets are still available for our special Friday 9 May event with bestselling author, Jessica Townsend.
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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.
