Blue
Mountains
Writers
Festival

Festival dates: 29 October to 01 November 2026
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Craft

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Connection

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Joy

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Grief

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Rage

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Legacy

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Possibility

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Family

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Reflection

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Friendship

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Redemption

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Wonder

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Craft • Connection • Joy • Grief • Rage • Legacy • Possibility • Family • Reflection • Friendship • Redemption • Wonder •

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An intimate festival of ideas and creativity, bringing community together to read, connect, and consider new ways of thinking and being in our ever-changing world.

Key Dates

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August 11

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Early bird passes on sale
full speaker line up announced
Special Events program announced
Workshops program announced

August 25

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day passes on sale

September 1

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full program announced
Single Tickets on sale

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“The festival had a huge vibe that spanned the whole of Katoomba. Beautiful venues, eye-opening events and wonderfully friendly volunteers.”

Festival Attendee, 2024.

Proudly brought to you by Varuna, The National Writers’ House, in collaboration with our major sponsors and funders