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Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Powerhouse

Calling all book lovers! As Australia's oldest continuous writers' festival, Brisbane Writers Festival has a long and storied history of connecting communities, showcasing creativity and finding just the right words. Each year, they welcome thousands of readers and writers to Brisbane to celebrate books, spark ideas and start conversations. From high literature through to crime, history and memoir, astute social and political commentary through to page-turning thrillers, comedy and dragon romance, they have a story for everyone! Join them at the Brisbane Powerhouse a diverse program of conversations, panels, salons and talks packed with literary A-listers.
Australian literary legend Helen Garner at BWF25
BWF25 at the Powerhouse
Cookbook author Helen Goh at BWF25
Sally Hepworth at BWF25
Trent Dalton at BWF25
BWF25
BWF25
When
08 October, 2026
Venue
Brisbane Powerhouse
Location and Directions119 Lamington Street New Farm Queensland 4005 Australia
All tickets
$25 to $50
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Dates
  • Thursday 08 October, 202609:00 - 21:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 09 October, 202609:00 - 21:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 10 October, 202609:00 - 21:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 11 October, 202609:00 - 21:00Confirmed Event
Brisbane Writers Festival | ATDW