The festival program will be released online at 10am Wednesday 28 May.

Tickets go on sale at 10am Wednesday 11 June.

While there isn’t a printed program you can pick a FREE copy of the Bendigo Times and McIvor Times on Friday 13 June which will contain a special BWF program 4 page lift out.
Read the online edition of Bendigo Times for Friday 13 June

Tickets on sale 10am Wednesday 11 June

Most festival sessions are priced at $16, with many free events, and some festival events with individual ticket prices. 

The 2025 program has been confirmed, but we welcome interest for future festivals.

Bendigo Writers Festival is managed by a Curatorial Team in wide consultation with publishers and industry bodies. Participation is by invitation, and due to the large quantity of messages we receive, we are not always able to reply to individual pitches.

The 2025 program has been confirmed, but we welcome interest for future festivals.

Bendigo Writers Festival is managed by a Curatorial Team in wide consultation with publishers and industry bodies. Participation is by invitation, and due to the large quantity of messages we receive, we are not always able to reply to individual pitches.

Bendigo Writers Festival is owned and delivered by the City of Greater Bendigo.

Any available employment opportunities will always be advertised on The City’s website.

Volunteers play a vital role in the successful delivery of the Bendigo Writers Festival.

We will be inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2025 festival soon. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates on how you can get involved.