Full Program Released on March 12
Each May, our region makes space for ideas. People gather to listen, to question and to engage with the issues shaping our lives. The 2026 Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival continues that tradition with a program that is thoughtful, courageous and deeply attuned to the world around us.
Margaret River
A 3-day storytelling spectacular in Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART featuring top international and Australian authors, journalists, innovators and big thinkers.
Join David Szalay, Professor A.C. Grayling, Bryan Brown, Sarah Wilson, Antoinette Lattouf, Bob Brown, Shaun Micallef and many more…
Busselton
A 3-day storytelling spectacular in Busselton in multiple locations featuring top international and Australian authors, journalists, innovators and big thinkers.
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.
SUPPORT US
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.
As a not-for-profit, we rely on the support of our community to keep the festival thriving. Your donation helps us bring brilliant authors to the region, support local voices, run school programs, and keep events accessible through free sessions.
Love the festival? Help us keep it growing. Every contribution makes a difference.
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