Byron Writers Festival

Byron Writers Festival is set to take over Byron Bay from Friday 14–Sunday 16 August.

Celebrating 30 years in 2026 with a new chapter in the heart of Byron Bay, Byron Writers Festival will unfold across a dynamic, multi-venue precinct throughout the township, creating a townwide literary precinct set to bring writers, readers and thought leaders together across three days.

Don’t miss one of Australia’s most celebrated storytellers in two-time Walkley Award-winning journalist and international bestselling author Trent Dalton, returning with his latest novel, Gravity Let Me Go.

For more information or to get tickets make sure to visit Byron Bay Writers Festival

Photo credit: Kurt Petersen

Dates
August 14, 2026 to August 16, 2026