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SAVE THE DATE | 6 - 8 June 2025

Best Wishes from all of us at the Bellingen Readers & Readers Festival

It is with immense excitement that the Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival welcomes our new Festival Patron, Bryan Brown

The Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival made its return to the Memorial Hall.

Get ready for an unmissable line-up.

As we approach the final stretch, to heighten the anticipation, we’re delighted to present an exceptional final session at the festival.

Prepare to step into the Bellingen Memorial Hall, where an extraordinary weekend awaits - a tapestry of fabulous events

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, now’s the moment. Sessions are selling fast, and you won’t want to miss out.

Be inspired to get down and dirty with this fabulous lineup of soil whisperers, each with more than just dirt on their minds

The next 4 weeks will fly by, so get cracking!

We're absolutely thrilled by the response to our 2024 program!

Offer ends at midnight on Sunday 28th April

EARLY BIRD TICKETS on SALE until Sunday 28th April only!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS on SALE 4.00pm THURSDAY 18th APRIL

PROGRAM LAUNCH DATE THURSDAY 18TH APRIL and EARLY BIRD TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT

As you’d expect, we were very excited to hit the ground running with our first 2024 author reveal

You can almost smell the ink in the air, almost hear the sound of typewriters clacking away as the June long weekend edges ever closer.

After three years of unforgettable conversations, laughter and performance at the Bellingen Showground, the Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival is going back to where it all began.

It happens so fast, doesn’t it? So much anticipation to see the Bellingen Showground explode into literary life, to catch up with our favourite authors for a book signing (or sneaky beverage at the bar); to take part in some of the most engaging and entertaining conversations you can hope to find