4 – 7 May

Melbourne Writers Festival

Over four exhilarating days, the City of Literature’s thoughtful citizens will gather to celebrate their favourite past-time: reading.

Featuring literary award winners, pop culture icons, trusted journalists, beloved storytellers and exhilarating new voices, this year's intelligent, rousing and diverse program of books and ideas will challenge, surprise and thrill you. And with a wide range of conversations in store, there's something for everyone.

The Melbourne Writers Festival program will be announced at 9am on Thursday 23 March.

Date	Times
Thu 4 May	10:00am - 9:30pm
Fri 5 May	10:00am - 9:30pm
Sat 6 May	10:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 7 May	10:00am - 9:30am

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