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Canberra Writers Festival: 15–18 October 2026

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Curate Your Festival

Whether you’re a literary lover, looking for events for your bookclub, or want big ideas and politics, we’ve curated 10 mini itineraries for you to explore to help build your perfect festival weekend.

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At the Festival 2026

Explore conversations, workshops, and performances across Canberra

Explore the 2026 Program

Testing the Body

  • 17 October | 10:00 am
  • Liangis Theatre | National Portrait Gallery
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Challenging Anzac & the Future of Military Service

  • 17 October | 10:00 am
  • Function Room | National Archives of Australia
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Art of Biography: Startles and Scandals

  • 17 October | 10:00 am
  • Activity Room | National Archives of Australia
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She Writes History

  • 17 October | 10:00 am
  • Gorman Arts Centre
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Ask Michael Robotham

  • 17 October | 10:00 am
  • Ferguson Room | National Library of Australia
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Let’s play with books!

  • 17 October | 10:30 am
  • Icon Water Festival Lawn
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Frock up Bookclub!

  • 17 October | 11:00 am
  • Hyatt Hotel Canberra
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Tiny But Mighty Heroes to the Rescue!

  • 17 October | 11:30 am
  • NLA Forecourt
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Kids & Young Adult

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Designed for readers aged 5 to 18, our Kids and Young Adult events feature beloved authors, stories, workshops and inspiration.

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Upcoming events

Explore conversations, workshops and book launches across the Canberra region.

Margaret Simons: Going Digital

  • Thursday 5 November 2026
  • National Library of Australia
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Ariarne Titmus: Relentless

  • Friday 13 November 2026
  • Verity Lane Market
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Building Bad: The Explosive Inside Story of the CFMEU

  • Thursday 19 November 2026
  • The Street Theatre
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GINSIGHTS: Antoun Issa

  • Friday 20 November 2026
  • Olims Bistro, Mercure Hotel
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Emily St John Mandel: Exit Party

  • Wednesday 25 November 2026
  • National Library of Australia
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Anne Summers: Witness

  • Thursday 3 December 2026
  • National Library of Australia
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Primary School Events

Primary School Day: Years 4 to 6

  • Monday 19 October 2026
  • National Library of Australia
  • From $22 per student
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Secondary School Events

Secondary Schools (Lower Secondary)

  • Tuesday 20 October 2026
  • National Library of Australia
  • From $22 per student
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Secondary Schools (Upper Secondary)

  • Friday 16 October 2026
  • National Library of Australia
  • From $22 per student
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Friday 16 October 2026 National Library of Australia

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