Nature. Place. Story.
Mountain Writers Festival returns to Wurundjeri Country (Macedon) from 13-15 November.
Featuring festival guests including Bob Brown, Debra Dank, Omar Musa, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Tony Birch, Jac Semmler and more soon to be announced.
Early Bird Festival Passes
An early bird pass will get you access to the full festival weekend, including the Opening Night Gala and the weekend talks program, with more than 20 curated sessions featuring some of Australia’s best-loved and most engaging writers, thinkers and artists. Early bird passes save you 15% on the full festival experience, and weekend passholders also receive a 10% discount to individually ticketed feature events and workshops.
Program Launch: Sustenance
Celebrate the 2026 Mountain Writers Festival Program Launch, featuring readings and performances from Ilka Tampke, Andy Jackson and music and performance by Robbie Melville. Hosted by Festival Director Izzy Roberts-Orr.
Opening Night Gala: Wilder
Hear original reflections and performances from a lineup of exceptional festival guests including Bob Brown, Debra Dank, Omar Musa, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Andy Jackson and a special musical performance from cellist Mariel Roberts Musa, and enjoy a glass of local wine with our popup bar. Hosted by Jacinta Parsons.