Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Byron Writers Festival takes place on the traditional lands of the Arakwal Bumberbin Peoples of the Bundjalung Nation. We pay respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge them as the original storytellers of the lands and waterways of this Country.

Festival '26

Feature Events
08—10 Aug
Join us for a special series of separately ticketed events featuring guests from the Byron Writers Festival 2026 program.

The full program and feature events will be announced in June.

Get tickets to out of season events

Kathy Lette in Conversation with Nell Schofield: The Sisterhood Rules

A&I Hall
Bar & Food
Friday
06
March
6:30 pm
7:30 pm

Join the queen of wit, Kathy Lette, for a gloriously fun evening in conversation about her new novel, The Sisterhood Rules.

A.C. Grayling In Conversation with Anne Delaney

Brunswick Picture House
Bar & Food
Wednesday
22
April
6:30 pm
7:30 pm

The pre-eminent philosopher returns to Byron Shire to discuss his latest book For The People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy

Susan Choi In Conversation with Mick O'Regan

Brunswick Picture House
Bar & Food
Tuesday
19
May
6:30 pm
7:30 pm

Join Booker Prize shortlisted Author Susan Choi In Conversation

Sarah Wilson In Conversation with Damon Gameau

Elements of Byron Resort
Bar & Food
Friday
22
May
6:30 pm
7:30 pm

Join New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson for a deeply moving discussion with Damon Gameau about finding joy and meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart.

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