Event description
Immerse yourself in a world of literary magic at Australia’s largest regional writers festival, Byron Writers Festival. Join us this 9-11 August for a packed, three-day celebration of books and ideas featuring over 160 international, national and local writers!
With over 130 sessions across six stages, we look forward to celebrating with you at one of our biggest festivals yet, this August at Bangalow Showground.
EXPLORE THE PROGRAM
Feature Events
Join us for a special series of separately ticketed events featuring guests from the Byron Writers Festival 2024 program.
Our festival bar will be open for events in the A&I Hall. Books will be available for purchase and signing at all feature events.
- Electric Poetics
- Bob Brown in Conversation
- Better Off Said: Eulogies for the Living and Dead
- Keynote Gala: From the Ground Up
Kids Big Day Out
Kids Big Day Out returns to the Lilly Pilly marquee with a stellar line-up of stories and music on Sunday 11 August. A perfect outing for the whole family, kids can also get involved with interactive sessions in our workshop space at The Coolamon.
Workshops
Sink your teeth into your craft and learn from the best with one of our festival workshops. Workshops take place at various venues on and off the festival site.Â
Satellite Events & Book Launches
Join us for a series of free and ticketed community events across the Northern Rivers, in collaboration with Byron Writers Festival 2024.
Celebrate the launch of two new releases in the A&I Hall. Bar open from 4pm.
Wondering which pass to buy?
With our 3-Day Pass, you can enjoy over 100 sessions spanning Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wander between all six programmed venues and enjoy the natural surrounds, food and market stalls, browse the book shop, meet your favourite authors at book signings and explore our curated sculpture walk.
If you prefer a shorter visit, we offer 1-Day passes which allow you full festival access to attend all sessions on your nominated day.
Festival Workshops and Feature Events are sold separately and are available from 19 June once the full program is released. These usually sell out, so get in quick!Â
Please note that if you intend to park onsite at Bangalow Showground, you will need to purchase a parking pass. Byron Writers Festival is committed to environmental sustainability. Help us by carpooling or taking our free shuttle bus service to and from the festival.
Offering and pricesÂ
* Humanitix booking fees apply
3-Day Pass $315.00 (General) / $275.00 (Members)Â + Booking Fee
With our 3-Day Pass, you can enjoy over 100 sessions across five venues from Friday to Sunday, enjoying the natural surrounds, food and market stalls, book shop, author book signings and curated sculpture walk.
Byron Writers Festival members will receive an additional discount on the 3-Day Pass price, simply enter your membership number at time of booking.
1-Day Passes $140.00 (General) / $125.00 (Concessions) / $110.00 (Members) / $80.00 (Youth) + Booking Fee
1-Day Passes will be available with our full program release on 19 June. Friday, Saturday or Sunday 1-Day Passes can be purchased individually for the day/s of your choice.
Single day passes allow access to all five venues on your nominated day, as well as food and market stalls, book shop, author book signings and sculpture walk.
Byron Writers Festival members will receive an additional discount on the 1-Day Pass price, simply enter your membership number at time of booking.
We offer Concession rates for pensioners and Government concession card holders, and are pleased to introduce a Youth Pass for 25 years or under to encourage younger audiences to experience the festival. Please note that minors under 18 years of age will need to be supervised by an adult onsite.
Kids Big Day Out (Sunday) $55.00 (1 Adult + 1 Child) / $20.00 (Additional Children) + Booking Fee
Kids Big Day Out Sunday Passes will be available with our full program release on 19 June.Â
Get ready for a day of family fun! Kids Big Day Out passes are priced at just $55.00 for one adult and one child. Additional child tickets may be purchased for $20.00 each.Â
Please note: These passes are exclusively for the Kids Big Day Out half-day program, and do not include access to the main festival sessions. That's why they're so well-priced, the supervising adult can attend KBDO for free.
If you plan to check out the main festival or bring an extra adult, please purchase an additional Sunday 1-Day Pass. Remember - children must be supervised by an adult aged 18+ at all times.Â
MobTixÂ
Byron Writers Festival honours and acknowledges the Arakwal People of Bundjalung Nation as Traditional Owners of the land where we gather. We offer MobTix for 3-Day, 1-Day and Kids Big Day Out festival passes. Please contact us via tickets@byronwritersfestival.com to book.
Parking + Booking Fee
Parking at Bangalow Showground is $5 per day. You will need to purchase a Parking Pass along with your Festival Pass. The carpark opens at 7.30am each day. We encourage carpooling! Alternatively, you can hop on our free shuttle bus service (see website for details).
Auslan interpreted Sessions
The following sessions will be Auslan interpreted:
Saturday 10 August
9:00am TBA: Please email programming@byronwritersfestival.com by 16 July to nominate a session in this timeslot (subject to availability; this page will be updated once the timeslot is filled)
10:15am The Art of Writing Crime (40)
11:30am TBA: Please email programming@byronwritersfestival.com by 16 July to nominate a session in this timeslot
12:45pm Writing Pain (52)
2:00pm How We Love (105)
3:15pm TBA: Please email programming@byronwritersfestival.com by 16 July to nominate a session in this timeslot
4:15pm Love, Sex & Autism (68)
Booking Fees
Booking fees are charged by Humanitix and not by Byron Writers Festival.
Hosting events using Humanitix directly contributes to funding a brighter future for disadvantaged kids around the world. With 100% of profits from booking fees going towards solving the world's most pressing issues. For this reason Byron Writers Festival has chosen to use Humanitix as our chosen ticketing platform.Â
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity