2025 Dates Announced!

Book lovers and literary fans, mark your calendars - the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival will be back for 2025, running over the weekend of the 17th - 19th October!

Held in the picturesque city of Ōtepoti Dunedin, we are already hard at work curating an exceptional lineup of acclaimed authors, poets, storytellers, and industry professionals.

The multi-day festival will again offer a diverse array of events, including author readings, panel discussions, book signings, and engaging conversations spanning various genres and literary themes. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with their favourite writers and poets, discover new voices, and immerse themselves in the vibrant literary community that Ōtepoti is known for.

"The Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival is a cherished event that brings together passionate readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts from near and far," said Festival Co-Director Jen Stokes. "We are thrilled to once again provide a platform for enriching discourse, creative expression, and the celebration of the transformative power of literature."

Whether you're a passionate reader, an aspiring writer or poet, or simply someone who appreciates the magic of storytelling, mark your calendars for October 17, 18 & 19 2025, you won’t want to miss it.

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