10-12 September 2027
Airlie Beach, Queensland
Three days celebrating Australian writers, readers and big ideas.
Following a wonderful 2026 Festival, we’re expanding to a three-day national literary event in 2027 — bringing celebrated authors, emerging writers, readers, and thinkers together in the Whitsundays.
THE FESTIVAL
Three days of stories and ideas
Join us in Airlie Beach for three days of celebrated authors, compelling stories, lively conversations, practical workshops and creative experiences for readers, writers and curious minds.
HEART AWARDS
Championing Australian storytelling
Home to the prestigious Burley Prize for Best Unpublished Manuscript, Short Story Award, Poetry Prize and Best Book Cover Design, we invest in Australia’s storytelling future.
LOVE LETTER TO QUEENSLAND
Queensland, in words.
A celebration of Queensland through stories, poetry, memories and the voices of the people who know and love this remarkable place.
The Next Chapter
We’re expanding the Whitsundays Writers Festival to three days of stories, ideas, creativity and conversation.
Expect celebrated Australian authors, local voices, thought-provoking conversations, practical workshops, literary celebrations and plenty of opportunities to meet the people behind the books.
10–12 September 2027
Airlie Beach, Queensland
Thank you for making 2026 special
