18/08/2026
The official program for the 2026 Berry Writers Festival is now live!
From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November, Berry will welcome 70 prominent and emerging authors, poets, journalists and researchers from across Australia for three days of big ideas, compelling conversations and inspiring storytelling.
Across more than 35 sessions, this year’s program brings together workshops, panels, in-conversations, poetry and special events, with a mix of free and ticketed experiences throughout the weekend.
Guided by the Festival’s recurring theme, Because Words Matter, the program explores the words and stories that help us make sense of the world, challenge our thinking, create connection and remind us of the enduring value of the written word.
With the full program now released, it’s time to start planning your Festival weekend in Berry. Explore the program, choose the sessions you don’t want to miss and book your accommodation early to make a weekend of it.
Tickets will be released in the coming weeks, so sign up for the mailing list via the Berry Writers Festival website berrywritersfestival.com.au or stay tuned as details come to hand.