Mark your calendar, it’s almost Early Bird time!

Next Wednesday 14 June we reveal the first guests to grace the stages at Byron Writers Festival 2023, 11 – 13 August at Bangalow Showground. Plus, Early Bird tickets will go on sale!

Want to access better prices? Become a Byron Writers Festival member today and save on your 2023 tickets.

The Early Bird member price is $235, giving members a saving of more than 20% off the full price.

Keep an eye out in your inbox for the exciting first announcement and booking link next week.

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2023 Key Dates and Ticketing Info

29 March — 5 April
Extra Early Bird 3-Day Passes
Lowest price 3-Day passes (one week only)
No guests will be announced at this time
$225 Members / $265 General

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14 — 21 June
Early Bird 3-Day Passes
Available one week only
First guests announced
$235 Members / $275 General

22 June
Sunday Locals tickets
Limited release, conditions apply
$90

27 June
Member access to full program and 24 hour priority booking window

28 June
Full program announced
All tickets on sale
3-Day Pass $255 members / $299 general
1-Day Pass, $110 members / $135 general
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Saturday PM Under 35s Pass, $35 (gives access to festival from 2pm Sat 12 Aug)
Sunday Family Pass, $175
Kids Big Day Out Pass, $40

11 — 13 August
Festival Weekend!

All tickets are subject to booking fees.

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Join today for discounts on Festival tickets. Other festival member benefits include a special preview of the Full Program online and a 24 hour priority booking window. You can read the full list of annual member benefits and sign up via our Members Page.

Got a question?

For further information about the 2023 Festival and how it will run, please refer to our FAQs page.

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Travel and parking

The new festival site is located at Bangalow Showgrounds (approx 15min drive from Byron Bay).

On-site car parking will be adjacent to the festival and within easy walking distance of where the action takes place.

A frequent shuttle service will run between Byron Bay CBD and the festival site. The shuttle bus will drop passengers off close to the festival entrance gates.

Donate to Byron Writers Festival

As a not-for-profit organisation run with a small team of staff and volunteers, donations of any size go a long way in enriching the creative culture of our community and contributing to the success of future Festivals. Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Thank you!