First guests announced and Early Bird tickets on sale now for one week only!

Announcing… Behrouz Boochani, Damon Gameau, Benjamin Law, Min Jin Lee, Alison Lester, Sisonke Msimang, Bruce Pascoe, Leigh Sales, Tara June Winch, and Markus Zusak.

We are thrilled to share a taste of what’s in store for Byron Writers Festival 2019. Join us this 2-4 August for three days with story creators, idea makers and risk takers in one of the world’s most beautiful coastal locations.

Book your Early Bird 3-Day Passes now and save! Available from 9am Wednesday 8 May until midnight Tuesday 14 May. The Full Program will be announced and all tickets will be on sale from 12 June.

Meet the Writers

Our Early Bird line up is a taste of what’s to come. The final line up of over 140 writers and thinkers will be revealed on 12 June when the Full Program is announced and all ticket types go on sale.

Ticket releases, announcements and pricing

8 – 14 May: Early Bird tickets and first guests announced
First guest announcement
Early Bird 3-Day passes, available for one week only
Tickets on sale from 9am Wednesday 8 May until midnight 14 May

3-Day Pass: $235 Members / $275 General

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12 June: Full Program announced and all tickets on sale|
Full program announcement
All tickets available, including 3-Day passes, 1-Day passes, Sunday Locals’ passes, Kids Big Day Out and separately ticketed Workshops and Satellite Events*.

3-Day Pass: $255 Members / $299 General
1-Day Pass: $110 Members / $135 General
Sunday Locals’ Pass*: $80, limited release, conditions apply. Supported by Stone & Wood
Sunday Kids Big Day Out Pass**, $40 (1 adult + 1 child. $20 for each additional child)
Sunday Family Pass**: $120 (2 adults + 1 child. $20 for each additional child)

Satellite Event ticket prices range from free to $35
Workshop ticket prices range from $35 to $120, with member discounts available.

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29 July 29 – 4 August
Workshops and Satellite Events running throughout the week

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2 – 4 August
Festival Weekend!

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 Auslan Interpretation available. Please email [email protected] if you require an interpreter.

Notes and conditions

• All tickets are available to purchase online, over the phone via (02) 6685 5115 or in person at our offices in Byron Bay.
• All tickets are subject to booking fees. Find out more about ticket types on Our Tickets and Pricing Explained page.
• *Sunday Local’s Passes are available to residents of the Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed council areas. These tickets are limited in number and available for purchase from the festival office or online (maximum two tickets per person); purchasers will need to present proof of address at the Festival gate. Supported by Stone & Wood.
• ** Children must be supervised by at least ONE adult at all times.
• For full terms and conditions, click here.

Member benefits for the 2019 Festival

Not a member of Byron Writers Festival, or yet to renew your 2019 membership? Join today and save up to $74 on full price 3-Day passes. Other Festival member benefits include a special preview of the Full Program online and priority booking periods for Festival Satellite Events. Read the full list of annual Member benefits and click here to sign up now!

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Get a taste of the Festival

Never been and heard great things? Watch our show reel from last year’s Festival and relive the highlights with our 2018 photo gallery and podcast series.

Make a Donation

Did you know that Byron Writers Festival received relatively little public funding – under 20% of our total revenue – with a majority coming from people like you. To ensure we can continue to support and celebrate writers, readers and storytellers please make a donation today. As a not-for-profit organisation run with a small team of staff and volunteers, contributions of any size go a long way in enriching the creative culture of our community. Amounts over $2 are tax deductible. To find out more, click here.

It’s Festival Weekend!

The marquees are up, the stages are set and on Friday we throw open the gates! Head to the blog for a comprehensive guide to enjoying your 2019 Byron Writers Festival and get ready for three heartwarming days of ideas, storytelling, debate, laughter, and inspired conversation.

Ticket update

Due to legal capacity restrictions, 3-Day Passes and Saturday Passes have SOLD OUT as of 7pm Wednesday 31 July. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused.

Friday and Sunday 1-Day Passes, Kids Big Day Out Passes, Sunday Family Passes and Satellite Events are still available online and from the Festival Box Office on the day (if not sold out prior).

We strongly advise that you book now to avoid disappointment.