Canberra Writers Festival

About Canberra Writers Festival

The 4th annual Canberra Writers Festival is on from 21-25 August 2019. Eighty events and 160 local, national and international guests - National Museum, the National Library, the Museum of Australian Democracy, The ANU and National Press Club

Canberra Writers Festival Description

Over 5 days, the Canberra Writers Festival brings together talented local, national and international authors to discuss Australian contemporary life, its past and future. Joined in conversation and panel discussions by Australia's leading journalists, commentators and thinkers.

From power, politics to passion the festival brings together Canberra’s literary, academic, business, media and political communities. An outstanding line-up for a discerning audience.