UPCOMING EVENTS
Special screening of The Librarians (E)
Tuesday, 6 October at 7pm – Doors open at 6.30pm
Perth – State Library of Western Australia
The European Mind – Book Launch with Bruce Pascoe
Monday, 26 October – Doors open at 6pm
From the author of the groundbreaking bestseller Dark Emu comes The European Mind. A global examination of Western power informed by a First Nations perspective, exploring Christianity, capitalism and colonialism and how colonial history continues to shape the present, hosted by ABC Radio Perth presenter, Jo Trilling.
Ticket & Book combo: $51.50 (Book RRP $36.99) with Q&A and book signing after the author talk.
Arts Margaret River, State Library of Western Australia, Planet Books, Cullen Wines, Waves & Caves, Magabala Books
Busselton – Shelter Brewing
The German Ward – Book Launch with Pip Williams
Monday, 23 November – Doors open at 6pm
Join internationally bestselling Australian author Pip Williams for an intimate conversation about her much-anticipated new novel, The German Ward hosted by Cate Worsley.
Returning to the world of The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho, The German Ward is a sweeping story of forbidden love, art and history, and the lives and stories so easily lost to time.
Arts Margaret River, Shelter Brewing Co., Dymocks Busselton, Simon & Schuster AU, Affirm Press
Margaret River – Nala Bardip Mia (Our Story House)
The German Ward – Book Launch with Pip Williams
Tuesday, 24 November – Doors open at 6pm
Join internationally bestselling Australian author Pip Williams for an intimate conversation about her much-anticipated new novel, The German Ward hosted by Rosi Moore-Fiander.
All tickets: $18 – includes a welcome beverage from Clairault Streicker Wines or Waves & Caves
Ticket & Book combo: $47.99 (Book RRP $34.99) with Q&A and book signing after the author talk.
Arts Margaret River, Margaret River Bookshop, Clairault Streicker, Waves & Caves, Simon & Schuster AU, Affirm Press
Image credit: Ben Kelly
THANK YOU
2026 was huge and we hope you enjoyed it!
Thank you to all the authors, presenters, sponsors, accommodation providers, staff and – most of all – the fabulous volunteers who made this Festival one to remember. We can’t wait to show you what’s coming up next!
Save the Date!
The festival will return bigger, brighter and bolder in 2027. Get your calendars out and mark 14-16 May 2027.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
ABOUT US
Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is created and presented by Arts Margaret River.
Arts Margaret River exists to support and nurture the work of artists across all disciplines, and to foster a love of the arts within our community.
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For nearly 20 years, the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival has been a celebration of stories, ideas, and connection in the South West — and we couldn’t do it without you.
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