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!
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#Order a copy of the 2025 Program
Get a copy of the 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.
#Latest news
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.