Skip to content

Until 11 May

Melbourne Writers Festival

This May, be transported to other worlds, and find connection in this one. Celebrate the magic that lingers long after the final page at the Melbourne Writers Festival.

The festival brings writers and readers together to be inspired, challenged and thrilled by an intelligent, rousing and diverse program of books and ideas.

With international and local writers, in venues around the city, this is your singular opportunity to meet renowned novelists, writers, poets, artists, journalists and thinkers exclusively in Melbourne.

So whether you love fiction, memoir, politics, history, design, nonfiction, poetry – there's something for everyone at Melbourne Writers Festival!

Date	Times
Fri 9 May	12:00am - 12:00am
Sat 10 May	12:00am - 12:00am
Sun 11 May	12:00am - 12:00am

Only in the City

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Discover more

Learning

Learning

Expand your mind with the best talks, lectures, forums and workshops.

Deaf Stories and the Moving Image 2: Filmmaking Masterclass

Deaf Stories and the Moving Image 2: Filmmaking Masterclass

Take your next step in Auslan filmmaking with this masterclass led by an award-winning filmmaker.

British Art Ceramics: By Design and Example

British Art Ceramics: By Design and Example

Join Dr Andrew Montana for a lecture about the importance of British ceramics in late 19th century.

An Evening with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

An Evening with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Discover simple, practical strategies to reduce stress, boost energy and create lifestyle changes.