11th January, 2016

Melbourne Writers Festival

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In 2016 MWF will return as Victoria’s premier annual literary event. The Festival connects writers and stories to celebrate a world of literature, explore universal ideas, and inspire a global community of readers.

The 2016 Melbourne Writers Festival runs from Friday 26 August to Sunday 4 September. We’ll release full details of the program in July. Super keen? Get in early and purchase a 2016 Festival ticket pack now.

Our Schools’ Program runs from Monday 29 August to Thursday 1 September. The program will be released in May.

Sharing stories is a tradition that spans time and place, culture and continents. In 2016 MWF will take audiences on a literary tour of Australia and all corners of the globe.

The Festival invites thought-provoking discussion at events exploring the hottest topical issues. For those who prefer to focus on life’s pleasures, there’ll be events for foodies, travellers and connoisseurs of culture. We’ll also invite adventurous readers to join like-minded lovers of literature for a range of relaxed social activities in unexpected places.

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