Auckland Writers Festival
Every year we stage over 200 public events, gathering over 220 of the world’s best writers and thinkers to celebrate the world of books and ideas.
For the past 24 years the Festival has enriched the culture of the city and established itself as a major Australasian festival. This year, the ARA Group are proud to announce their Principal Partnership with the Auckland Writers Festival in 2025. This follows our belief that we have a responsibility to assist the communities where we operate. Once ARA becomes committed to an organisation, we remain consistently committed as we attempt to build a meaningful partnership.
The Festival brings the very best local and international writers of contemporary fiction and non-fiction, scientists, economists, poets, journalists and thinkers together with audiences to explore ideas, share stories and experience brilliant conversations. We celebrate curiosity and a sense of intellectual adventure and our programme is driven by the desire to spark ideas, to get us talking and to give us a time and place to engage with the world.
- Public Events: The festival offers more than 120 public events, including panel discussions, book launches, and readings. These events provide a platform for writers to share their work and engage with audiences.
- Schools Programme: Running from May 13 to 15, the Schools Programme aims to inspire young writers and readers through workshops and sessions with acclaimed authors3.
- Workshops and Masterclasses: These sessions offer attendees the chance to hone their writing skills and learn from experienced writers and industry professionals2.
- Ockham New Zealand Book Awards: A highlight of the festival, these awards celebrate the best in New Zealand literature
Sydney Writers Festival (19-25 May)
Sydney Writers’ Festival is the largest celebration of literature and ideas in Australia, and is among the top five of its kind in the world. It brings together the world’s best storytellers with an engaged and enthusiastic audience for a thoughtful, challenging and riotous celebration of the written word.
From 19–25 May 2025, The Sydney Writers’ Festival Program Guide is our audiences’ primary means of finding out about the Festival program each year.
Melbourne Writers Festival (8–11 May)
One of Australia’s most loved literary institutions is back for 2025!
MWF returns from 8–11 May 2025 to ignite the city with stories, ideas and the transformative magic of words.
Stay tuned for details on the program launch and ticket release dates.