About the Festival
The Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is Western Australia's largest regional literary festival and the flagship event of Arts Margaret River. Each year, the festival brings together an extraordinary collection of authors for thought-provoking conversations and celebrations of storytelling.
Past Festival Highlights
- International Authors - 2024 Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey, Marian Keyes, Professor A.C. Grayling
- Australian Voices - Charlotte Wood, Stan Grant, Jane Caro, Julia Baird
- ABC Radio National Partnership - The Book Show with Claire Nichols broadcasting live
- Young Readers Program - Schools tours and family-friendly sessions
- Visual Stories Exhibition - Art competition celebrating storytelling
Festival Venues
Sessions are held at Margaret River HEART (Nala Bardip Mia), surrounded by vineyards and cafés perfect for post-panel discussions and book signings.
Getting Tickets
Day passes and individual session tickets available. Many highlight events sell out early. The festival also offers free sessions including author talks and family activities.