Brisbane Writers Festival 2025
9–12 October, at Brisbane Powerhouse
Have we got a story for you!
Brisbane Writers Festival unveils an exciting new chapter in 2025 with a star-studded program of events from 9–12 October and held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
The 2025 program is packed with literary A-listers across more than 100 live events 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.
Whether it’s literary milestones, compelling crime, powerful true stories, romantasy, book club favourites, stories from Hollywood or history, we have a story for everyone!
Click the buttons below to explore the program booklet or for more information on how to book.
#Program Booklet
#Tickets
Tickets for the 2025 Brisbane Writers Festival are sold through Ticketek.
If you are experiencing difficulties with the new ticketing platform, we strongly encourage you to contact the Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office, whose wonderful staff can take your booking over the phone (without multiple booking fees!). Call 07 3358 8600 or email boxoffice@brisbanepowerhouse.org with an enquiry.
How to book
Explore the program online by flipping through a digital version of the BWF 2025 Program Booklet. If you'd like a physical copy, the program booklet can be found for free at bookshops, libraries and the Powerhouse. You can also order a copy to be mailed straight to your door for the cost of postage. (Please note that the program is subject to change, and the most up-to-date information can be found in the digital version, which is updated regularly.)
Book tickets with Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office by calling 07 3358 8600, emailing boxoffice@brisbanepowerhouse.org, or visiting the Powerhouse in person (119 Lamington St, New Farm). (Please note the Box Office is cashless—purchases through EFTPOS only.)
You can also book online via Ticketek. If booking tickets for more than one event at a time, please note that Ticketek will remember what's in your basket if you go back to a previous page to select more tickets—that way you only pay one booking fee!
For general festival information and enquiries, please visit the BWF website or contact the BWF office on 07 3216 0694 or info@bwf.org.au.
#Order a copy of the Program Booklet
Get a copy of the 2025 program mailed straight to your door! Order yours before Friday the 19th of September.
BWF 2025 PRINT PROGRAM - $5
Contains the entire festival program and general information for patrons.
2025 SCHOOLS BROCHURE - $3
Contains the schools program and general information for school groups.
The amount covers postage costs. Please make sure to include your postal address at the checkout.
Copies of the program can also be found for free at bookshops, libraries and the Powerhouse.
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.