We're thrilled to be partnering with Blak & Bright to bring you We Who Saw First, a special in-conversation on memory and the people who carry forward knowledge. This powerful event is part of Blak & Bright Writers Festival 2026, EVERY:WHEN, on from 3-6 September. Full information and booking details below.
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What's On
Celebrating 40 years
A message from our Festival Director
Since 1986, MWF has been shaped and sustained by countless visions. Whether contributing as artists, audiences, volunteers or supporters – many hands, hearts, pens and minds have forged the festival’s legacy.
MWF's special 40th anniversary program is inspired by the theme Visions & Revisions. This year, we celebrate of the visionary power of writers and storytellers to shape our world and their dedication to the creative process.
Hear from Festival Director Veronica Sullivan about the MWF 2026 festival theme, Visions & Revisons, MWF's 40th anniversary festival, and special highlight events. Read more.
That's a wrap!
We've closed the curtain on our 40th anniversary festival! MWF will be returning in 2027 from 6-9 May. Our MWF Schools Program will also be back to inspire students across Victoria from 3-7 May.
This year's festival, Visions & Revisions, brought together an incredible community of readers, writers and storytellers. Take a look back at some of the special moments from MWF 2026.
Give today, inspire tomorrow
Melbourne Writers Festival is only made possible thanks to your support. Join our community of donors by making a tax-deductible donation to MWF today.
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.