6th – 8th June

FESTIVAL 2025

Get ready to celebrate 15 years of storytelling magic!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of creativity and connection

Nestled in the stunning Mid North Coast of NSW, our Festival has blossomed into a beloved gathering of literary lovers, which brings together world-renowned icons and emerging voices for an unforgettable weekend of creativity and connection.

Each year during the June long weekend, we come together in Bellingen on the breathtaking traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people and surrounded by the UNESCO World Heritage–listed natural beauty that inspires us all.  Our Festival bursts with contemporary Australian voices, from acclaimed fiction writers and sharp political commentators to powerful First Nations creators, LGBTQI+ storytellers, and live performers who light up the stage.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! In the lead-up to the Festival, our Schools Program brings the joy of storytelling to young minds across the Mid North Coast with a week full of interactive and inspiring sessions.

Whether you’re a seasoned Festival-goer or a first-time visitor, our welcoming, inclusive and dynamic lineup includes something for everyone. Come celebrate stories, ideas and the power of words with us!

Get ready for an extraordinary line-up. 2025 is shaping up to be our best year yet!

LATEST NEWS

LATEST NEWS

  • 6 February 2025

    WHAT GOES ON … behind the scenes? Part 2

    More than anything, Adam just wants you to hear a good story!

    Interview with Adam Norris

  • 21 January 2025

    WHAT GOES ON … behind the scenes? Part 1

    This week, we sit down with Liz Morgan-Jones, Festival Director ...

    Interview with Liz Morgan-Jones

  • 8 January 2025

    RECOMMENDED READS

    Even if your TBR pile is tottering perilously, there’s always space for one more!

  • Eat, Stay & Shop

    Explore this foodie paradise with its treasure trove of shops and accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

  • Partner with us

    Help us foster a love of storytelling, reading and writing

  • Its a wrap!

    Explore the highlights from 2024, our most ambitious festival yet.

  • Eat, Stay & Shop

    Explore this foodie paradise with its treasure trove of shops and accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

  • Partner with us

    Help us foster a love of storytelling, reading and writing

  • Its a wrap!

    Explore the highlights from 2024, our most ambitious festival yet.

OUR PARTNERS

OUR PARTNERS

The Festival wouldn’t be possible without the magnificent generosity of our funding partners and sponsors.