Canberra Writers Festival 2026

The Canberra Writers Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026!

So, it’s fitting this year our theme is For the Love of Books.  This is the place for the writing of 2026 that captures the nation. Whether you love literature, politics, history, memoir, crime, sci-fi, romance, poetry, comedy or all of the above – we welcome you.

In a world where many are reading less and screens & scrolls dominate – it’s timely to get behind our authors and applaud great books.  With serious intent and bucketloads of fun, we invite booklovers across the nation to come join us.  

We look forward to bringing you brilliant book events, including opportunities for kids and young people to come together and delight in reading, writing, and storytelling.