Blue Mountains Writers' Festival

The inaugural Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will be held in Katoomba from Thursday to Sunday 22- 25 August, 2019. Do you love books, writing and hearing writers talking about their work? A celebration of place, writers, writing and reading, this Festival offers something for everyone, including author talks, panel presentations, literary dinners, book clubs with celebrity authors, children's and young adult events, musical events, writing workshops, book launches and more. The Festival will be held across several venues, including Varuna house, the iconic Carrington Hotel, the Cultural Centre, Katoomba library, and other cafes and galleries around town. The program will be announced in June 2019. Entry Cost All tickets $17 - Some events are free. Cost of events varies - see website