Festival Info – Melbourne Writers Festival

Wrap your head around MWF18.

Navigating MWF can be tricky. Nail the basics with all you need to know and, most importantly, where to buy a drink.

For ten days, MWF brings the city of Melbourne to literary life. Browse our full range of performance-packed Festival venues.

Because what's a bookish arts party without a gin (or several?). Stop by the Festival Bar to unwind – or fire up – between sessions.

Stagger home with a mountain of new books to see you through until MWF19 from the Readings Festival Bookshop.

We want MWF to be an amazing experience for everyone. Browse this page for more information about special access requirements.

Festival audiences have inquisitive minds. Here's all you need to know about winding your way through MWF18.

If traditional left-to-right reading is more your style, browse the digital copy of our Festival Planner, packed full of MWF18 events.