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Byron Writers Festival is a non-profit member organisation presenting workshops and events year-round

Byron Writers Festival creates and delivers programs that involve and enrich professional, amateur and aspiring writers, readers and creatives of all ages. Information about our year-round workshops and events can be found on our website’s Whats On page: https://byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on/

The annual Byron Writers Festival (held in August) is Australia’s largest and leading regional celebration of storytelling, literature and ideas. Renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, the annual Festival delivers a diverse program of compelling conversations and panels that celebrate storytelling in all its forms. For up-to-date information on the Festival program, please visit our Festival page, and be sure subscribe to our e-newsletter for program announcements and ticket releases:
https://byronwritersfestival.com/festival/
https://byronwritersfestival.com/get-involved/subscribe/

Become a Member! Byron Writers Festival is passionate about the importance of stories, ideas and debate in shaping culture. Becoming a member of Byron Writers Festival offers a chance to be part of our growing community of writers, readers and storytellers and to support the creative arts in regional Australia. For information about member services, benefits and to sign-up, head to our website’s Members’ page:https://byronwritersfestival.com/become-a-member/

10/11/2026

We are hiring for two roles!⁠
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This is your chance to be a part of the Byron Writers Festival team; support the delivery of the 2027 Festival, schools program, out-of-season events and more.⁠
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Find all the details on our website at byronwritersfestival.com

04/11/2026

Get neurospicy with The Bachelorette's Osher Günsberg and Kill Your Boomers author Fiona Wright tonight on ABC Radio National.⁠
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A replay from the live session hosted by ABC Big Idea's Natasha Mitchell from this year's Byron Writers Festival.⁠
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Tune in on the ABC Listen app from 4pm today, or catch it on repeat tomorrow.

28/10/2026

Save the date: 20—22 August 2027⁠
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Following the success of the sold-out 2026 event, the Festival will return to the heart of Byron Bay.⁠
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Mark it in your calendar now, you won't want to miss it!⁠
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For updates subscribe to our e-newsletter at byronwritersfestival.com

26/10/2026

Last chance to get tickets, this event is tomorrow evening!⁠
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Join Bruce Wolpe and Professor David Heilpern in conversation as they discuss President Tump's second term, and what it's meant for Australia.⁠
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Seeping into Australia from above and below, Trumpism has contaminated public debate, emboldened local political and religious extremists, diminished Australia's economy and international relations—and much more.⁠
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Wednesday 28 October at Brunswick Picture House from 6.00pm.⁠
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Tickets are on sale now at byronwritersfestival.com

21/10/2026

Announcing Tim Winton this November!⁠
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The Book Room, in partnership with Byron Writers Festival, presents Tim Winton in conversation with Songs from the Firefront on Saturday 7 November at A&I Hall Bangalow.⁠
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Songs from the Firefront is a book about the sacred fragility of existence. It’s full of rage, laughter and mourning, and it’s a celebration of friendship and family life.⁠
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Saturday 7 November, 5:30PM | Bangalow A&I Hall⁠
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Get tickets at byronwritersfestival.com

19/10/2026

Mick Fanning was met with a sold-out crowd at Lennox Head Cultural Centre last Wednesday as he shared his memoir All Heart.⁠
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From local surf groms to literary lovers, the audience was treated with plenty of laughs, personal anecdotes, and a few tears too. ⁠
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Mick was joined in conversation with Turia Pitt, divulging what life as a one of Australia's best-loved pro-surfers is really like.⁠
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Mick Fanning's tell-all memoir All Heart is now available everywhere.

15/10/2026

Leading expert and US and Australian politics insider Bruce Wolpe reveals the many ways in which Australia has already been damaged by Donald Trump.⁠
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Seeping into Australia from above and below, Trumpism has contaminated public debate, emboldened local political and religious extremists, diminished Australia's economy and international relations—and much more.⁠
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Join Bruce Wolpe in conversation with David Heilpern on Wednesday 28 October at Brunswick Picture House from 6.00pm.⁠
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Tickets are on sale now at byronwritersfestival.com

14/10/2026

Listen in to Big Ideas on ABC Radio National with Natasha Mitchell at 8pm this evening to hear the Art & AI session from this year's Byron Writers Festival!⁠
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Featuring authors Steve Toltz, Evelyn Araluen and Kirra Pendergast, hosted by Natasha Mitchell, this conversation traverses all things creativity and staying human in a world ruled by AI.⁠
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Listen in via radio, or stream using the ABC Listen app.

12/10/2026

Last chance to see Mick Fanning in conversation with Turia Pitt tomorrow night!⁠
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Join three time world champion surfer Mick Fanning as he brings his tell-all memoir All Heart to the Lennox Cultural Centre tomorrow evening.⁠
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Final tickets available at byronwritersfestival.com

12/10/2026

Last chance to get tickets for Kate Grenville in conversation tonight at A&I Hall in Bangalow!⁠
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Grenville will be joined by Mick O'Regan to discuss her latest book The Country School Master: A Mystery in 88 Letters ⁠
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Get your tickets now at byronwriterfestival.com

Address

2/58 Centennial Circuit
Byron Bay, NSW
2481

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://byronwritersfestival.com/

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