The festival Located at 50 View Street Bendigo in the basement of the Capital (access from street level on View Street).

To call the Hub: 03 5434 6046

The Hub will be staffed throughout the festival and is a space to relax, have a cuppa or to have your questions answered by our team.

The Festival Hub opening hours:

Friday: 8:30am – 6pm

Saturday: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Sunday: 8:30am – 2pm

Please check in 45 minutes prior to each session or event

Up to 2 guests per presenter are permitted to attend each Festival Session in which they appear free of charge. Your guests could be your partner, family, friends, publisher, agent or publicist. Please have your guests present at the door of your Session and inform the door attendant that they are your guests. The attendant will then mark them off the door list.

Up to 2 guests per presenter are permitted to attend each Festival Session in which they appear free of charge. Your guests could be your partner, family, friends, publisher, agent or publicist. Please have your guests present at the door of your Session and inform the door attendant that they are your guests. The attendant will then mark them off the door list.

Yes, you will receive a non-transferable Presenter Pass when you check in at the Festival Hub.

This allows you access to festival Sessions subject to capacity. If there is a session you would be disappointed to miss it is recommended that you purchase a ticket to guarantee a seat.

Your Presenter Pass also gives you admission to:

▪    Opening Gala at The Capital, Friday 15 August @ 6.00pm

▪    Writer’s Reception on Saturday 16 August @ 6.30pm

▪    Closing Session at The Capital, Sunday 17 August @ 2.00pm

Yes, if you require transport between your accommodation and the Festival Hub please call (03) 5434 6046 or drop into the Hub during operating hours.

Here’s a complete list of the speakers and hosts for this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival