Each year, Brisbane Writers Festival brings readers and writers together to celebrate the wonder of the written word. From intimate author readings to thought-provoking panel discussions, this festival serves as a nexus where book enthusiasts converge.
The 2024 edition of Brisbane Writers Festival will run from Thursday, May 30 until Sunday, June 2, with most events taking place at the State Library of Queensland in the South Bank Cultural Precinct, including author talks, panel discussions, special events and workshops.
A diverse array of 60-plus authors hailing from Brisbane feature on the program, sharing the spotlight with a star-studded lineup of national and international guests.
This year’s Australian headline authors include Trent Dalton, Melissa Lucashenko, Julia Baird, Kate Ceberano, Chris Hammer and Bryan Brown, who will be joined by international highlights such as Booker Prize-shortlisted author Paul Murray, bestselling crime writer Michael Connelly, fantasy sensation Naomi Novik, English novelist and screenwriter Louise Doughty, and superstar fantasy author Samantha Shannon.
“Our slogan is ‘Have we got a story for you’, says BWF Artistic Director Jackie Ryan, “and it’s a promise we’re keen to deliver on—whether your appetite is for culture, science, sport, literature, politics, espionage, music, health, comedy, romance, performance, crime, history, poetry—or a combination of the above.”
To see the full program, and secure your spot at the events, head to the Brisbane Writers Festival website.