Canberra Writers Festival 2025

when: 22 - 26 October 2025 | | cost: $10+ | website: https://www.canberrawritersfestival.com.au/ | tickets: https://tickets.canberrawritersfestival.com.au/Events

published: 03 Sep 2025, 5 min read

Mark your calendars: The Canberra Writers Festival is back, bigger and bolder than ever. From October 22-26, 2025, more than 200 writers, thinkers, and creators will take part in over 100 events across Canberra's most iconic cultural institutions and venues.


From politics and current affairs to food, lifestyle, memoir, crime, fantasy, romance and contemporary fiction, this year's program has something for everyone.


For the first time, the festival also features and a Kids, YA & Family Day at the National Museum of Australia, with appearances from some of Australia's best storytellers and illustrators. 


Audiences can look forward to a stellar line-up including Jane Harper, Trent Dalton, Em Rusciano, Heather Rose alongside international powerhouses Eric Puchner, Omar el Akkad and Sophie Gilbert.


From fiery debates at the Museum of Australian Democracy to late-night entertainment at Verity Lane and Smith's Alternative, plus a brand-new Festival Marquee bookshop and coffee carts on the Patrick White Lawns - there's something for every reader, thinker and dreamer.


The Canberra Writers Festival 2025 promises the juiciest conversations, fresh perspectives, and plenty of inspiration. Don't miss it.

Go see Canberra Writers Festival 2025.

Canberra Writers Festival 2025 | What's on in Canberra

Canberra Writers Festival 2025 is on 22 - 26 October 2025. The opening hours are: 10 AM to 7:30 PM. Conveniently located in Canberra. Call 0 4 1 7 1 4 6 4 0 7 for details. Visit their website at https://www.canberrawritersfestival.com.au/.

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Event Details

what: Canberra Writers Festival 2025
when: 22 - 26 October 2025
start time/end time: 10 AM to 7:30 PM
phone: 0 4 1 7 1 4 6 4 0 7
city/suburb: Canberra ACT

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