Program Reveal
14 August 2025
The countdown is on! Set your alarms for 8pm on Thursday 14 August when tickets will go on sale.
The 2025 program is packed with literary A-listers including author talks, conversations, panel discussions and special events. Two hundred artists, half of them from Queensland, form part of the blockbuster line-up of national and international guests.
Many events will sell out quickly, so keep an eye on your inbox, watch our socials and visit the Brisbane Powerhouse website this Thursday evening to book tickets early and avoid disappointment!
#Upcoming events
#Pre-order a copy of the 2025 Program
#Missed out on merch?
Never fear — you can still snag yourself something remember BWF 2024 by. We've got posters, tote bags and shirts with Samuel Tupou's fabulous artwork.
Also available are posters and tote bags from the 2023 festival.
Click below to order — limited stock available!
Brisbane Writers Festival is held on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbul people, on the banks of the Maiwar river. We recognise the important and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Australians to art and literature, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.