Festival Dates

11 – 13 August 2023

Where

Bangalow Showgrounds

About the 2023 Festival

Mark your calendar for Byron Writers Festival 2023, set to take place this August 11 — 13 at our new site, the beautiful Bangalow Showgrounds.

Australia’s favourite regional literary festival

For three days in August, more than 80 writers and thinkers will come together in Byron to ponder the power of stories and the written word in shaping who we are. Now in its 27th year, Byron Writers Festival has become famous for its relaxed and friendly vibe, open-air location and compelling conversations spanning a mix of genres including environment, first nations, politics, philosophy, music, art, social issues and of course memoir and fiction.

Let’s celebrate the power of words

Now more than ever, the joy of gathering together to listen, reflect, laugh and be uplifted, feels so important. Expect to hear from your favourite authors, discover new talented writers and listen to conversations with some of our greatest thinkers on the topics that matter now.

We can’t wait to welcome you to this wonderful event!

Key Dates

March 29: Extra Early Bird 3-Day Passes on sale
June 14: Early Bird 3-Day Passes on sale, first guest announcement
June 22: Sunday Locals Passes on sale
June 28: Full program announced – all tickets on sale
August 11-13: Festival Weekend

Who is it for

For writers, readers and people that believe in the power of storytelling, ideas and healthy debate as a force for good.

Tickets

$90 – $135 for a full day pass giving you access to over 35 sessions across 5 stages each day
$225 – $295 for a 3-Day Pass

Images

Web-ready images can be viewed and downloaded from our Website Gallery. Please credit and tag Byron Writers Festival for ALL online applications. High res images available on request.

Media enquiries

Clare McGregor Publicity
[email protected]
M: 0418 192 524

Festival 2023 Media Accreditation

Thank you for your interest in the Byron Writers Festival. Media accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the media – print, photo, radio, TV, film, news agencies and online media – who represent a legitimate media organisation and must be committed to publishing post-event coverage.

Marketing enquiries

Anika Ebner
Marketing and Communications Manager
[email protected]
P: (02) 6685 5115

Social Media

Follow and share posts via facebook, instagram and twitter. A Festival Blog will accompany the launch of the Full Program.

Our festival hashtag is #byronwf2023