Day passes and special events on sale: 12 August
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Workshop pass & workshop tickets on sale: 19 August
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Full program release & single tickets on sale: 26 August
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Day passes and special events on sale: 12 August • Workshop pass & workshop tickets on sale: 19 August • Full program release & single tickets on sale: 26 August •
Over three vibrant days, our program showcases Australia’s sharpest minds and most expansive thinkers. The main program, to be announced 26 August, features an impressive line-up across The Carrington Hotel and Katoomba Community Hall, as well as one-of-a-kind special events at Scenic World and in the stunning Megalong Valley. For aspiring authors, we offer workshops at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, while the children’s program provides lively family-friendly events at Katoomba Library.
Weekend Passes on Sale Now
TRUMP’S AUSTRALIA Bruce Wolpe in conversation with John Barron
Join us for this timely conversation about US politics and its impact on Australia, with leading expert Bruce Wolpe, in conversation with host of ABC TV’s Planet America, John Barron.
POETRY IS NOT A LUXURY Sara M Saleh, Kate Fagan and Bilal Hafda in conversation with Jazz Money
Four writers deeply versed in the transformative power of poetry discuss class, community, collaboration and survival in their latest collections, each experimental in form and expansive in vision.
THE YEAR I MET MY BRAIN Matilda Boseley in conversation with Yumi Stynes
In The Year I Met My Brain, Matilda Boseley digs beyond the diagnosis to explore the impact of ADHD on identity, relationships, careers and self-esteem.
IN TRANSLATION Yu Shi and Siang Lu in conversation
What is the future of translation in a world of new technologies and AI? Join Siang Lu, whose novel Ghost Cities centres a young translator, in conversation with professional translator, Yu Shi.