2026

  • 12/06/2026

    1 DAY TO GO!

    It's almost show time!

  • 04/06/2026

    2 DAYS TO GO!

    Last-minute hints and tips for the Festival

  • 03/06/2026

    3 DAYS TO GO!

    Have you got your Festival game plan sorted?

  • 02/06/2026

    4 DAYS TO GO!

    Sessions you don't want to miss

  • 01/06/2026

    5 days to go!

    Schools Program authors are visiting schools this week

  • 31/05/2026

    FESTIVAL EXTRAS

    So many new events to explore!

  • 29/05/2026

    ONE WEEK TO GO!

    Festival preparations are underway

  • 22/05/2026

    2 WEEKS TO GO!

    We’re loving these books and sessions

  • 14/05/2026

    Hidden Gems

    The Fringe: Bigger, Louder, Still Free!

  • 07/05/2026

    SATURDAY SESSIONS

    Kick off your weekend with these Saturday essentials

  • 30/04/2026

    SUNDAY SESSIONS

    Early bird discount end midnight tonight!

  • 23/04/2026

    DON'T MISS THE FESTIVAL'S OFFICIAL OPENING!

    The perfect way to begin your Festival weekend

  • 14/04/2026

    Full Program Launches Today!

    Tickets go on sale at 4 p.m.

  • 13/04/2026

    A Special Festival Highlight

    Our latest incredible guests.

  • 09/04/2026

    Second Author Reveal

    We're thrilled to announce our latest incredible guests.

  • 03/04/2026

    First Author Reveal!

    Your first look at this year's line-up.

  • 19/03/2026

    Poetry Slam Q&A, Jason John with Hannah Allan

    Performer Applications Open, 5 p.m. Wednesday 1 April.

  • 27/02/2026

    Calling all Volunteers!

    Applications Open Wednesday 4 March 2026.

  • 23/01/2026

    Summer Reading

    Celebrating the last few weeks of summer.

2025

  • 18/12/2025

    Seasons Greetings

    What a time it has been!

  • 27/06/2025

    Thanks for the memories!

    Thats a wrap for another year.

  • 04/06/2025

    2 days to go!

    Its almost here.

  • 30/05/2025

    7 days to go!

    Final preparations are underway …

  • 27/05/2025

    10 days to go!

    We’re excited about these authors and sessions.

  • 22/03/2025

    Breaking News!

    A very special festival event – Sam Neill & Bryan Brown