Tickets on sale from 9am Monday 9th February
For this year’s festival, there are two main ticketing providers. Ticket links are available in the individual event information on the festival website. Events held in Newcastle City Hall must…
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Due to health reasons, Simon Winchester has cancelled his upcoming Australian tour. All ticket holders will receive a refund. Internationally acclaimed British author Simon Winchester will speak about his fascinating…
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Applications to volunteer for the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival are now open. Volunteers play a crucial role in the presentation of Newcastle Writers Festival. As many as 150 people from…
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International best-selling writer and Reese Witherspoon’s November Book Club pick Charlotte McConaghy, much-loved cook and Australian treasure Stephanie Alexander, and British philosopher A. C. Grayling are among 150 writers participating…
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Congratulations to Hunter region writer Jessie Ansons who has been awarded the 2025 Fresh Ink Prize for a regional NSW emerging writer. Jessie receives $5000 for professional development thanks to…
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Newcastle Writers Festival is seeking a Partnerships and Development Manager to play a crucial role in growing, broadening and sustaining sponsorship revenue and partnerships to support the strategic ambitions of…
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Newcastle Writers Festival would like to acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the festival takes place, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend this respect to all First Nations people attending our festival.
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