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Brisbane Writers Festival 2027

Brisbane Powerhouse

Each year, Brisbane Writers Festival welcomes thousands of readers and writers to Brisbane to celebrate books, spark ideas and start conversations. With a diverse program of author panels, speeches, salons and more – including our schools and YA programs for younger readers – BWF has a story for everyone. Join book lovers at Queensland's biggest literary event!
Lisa Wilkinson at Brisbane Writers Festival 2026
Brisbane Writers Festival bookshop 2026
Adam Liaw at the Brisbane Writers Festival
Andrew O'Hagan at the 2026 Brisbane Writers Festival
Audiences at the Brisbane Writers Festival
Jacinda Ardern at the 2026 Brisbane Writers Festival
Josh Silver at the 2026 Brisbane Writers Festival
Alice Oseman at the 2026 Brisbane Writers Festival
Megan Hess, Sophie Green and Frida Las Vegas at a BWF26 panel on fashion in their books
When
07 October, 2027
Venue
Brisbane Powerhouse
Location and Directions119 Lamington Street New Farm Queensland 4005 Australia
All tickets
$0 to $49.90
BWF offers a range of free events and paid events cost between $29.90 and $49.90. Four-event bundles are available for $99.
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • 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 07 October, 202709:00 - 20:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 08 October, 202709:00 - 20:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 09 October, 202709:00 - 20:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 10 October, 202709:00 - 20:00Confirmed Event