Brisbane Writers Festival

8 - 11 OCTOBER 2026

Brisbane Powerhouse

As Australia's oldest continuous writers' festival, BWF has a long and storied history of connecting communities, showcasing creativity and finding just the right words.

Each year, we 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, we have a story for everyone!

Join at the Brisbane Powerhouse a diverse program of conversations, panels, salons and talks packed with literary A-listers.

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • 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.