First guests announced for 2020 festival
We are thrilled to announce that Helen Garner, Ash Grunwald, Archie Roach and Sally Rugg will be among 150 writers attending next year’s festival from... Read More
3-5 April 2020
S A V E T H E D A T E
2020 Schools Program
The Newcastle Writers Festival Schools Program is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with their favourite authors and be inspired in a fun, educational and interactive way. For the third year, all author presentations are free though registration is still required. In these popular sessions, writers perform from their work, talk about their craft and take questions from students.
See ProgramSupport the 2020 festival
The festival is passionate about the positive impact of literature on our lives – especially in regard to boosting literacy among young people. NWF is a large event run by a small team and we need your support. The festival is an incorporated association with Deductible Gift Recipient status and all donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Please consider a donation.
Donate Now!NWF19 Opening Night Podcast
The first of our 2019 festival podcasts is now available. Enjoy this lively and powerful Opening Night conversation between Ben Quilty, Gillian Triggs and Joe Williams. Introduction by Dan Cox. Hosted by Jane Hutcheon. Available via iTunes or click to listen below.
Recent News
State government announces festival funding
The Newcastle Writers Festival has been successful in securing funding from Create NSW via the first round of the Arts and Cultural Funding Program. This... Read More
Farewell to Jill Emberson
The Newcastle Writers Festival has lost one of its most treasured supporters. Much-loved ABC Newcastle presenter Jill Emberson died last night surrounded by her loved... Read More
PHOTOS FROM THE 2019 FESTIVAL
Location
CIVIC PRECINCT, NEWCASTLE
King & Hunter Streets, Newcastle 2300
