Cairns Tropical Writers Festival
The Cairns Tropical Writers Festival, a biennial event, brings together writers, readers and thinkers of Tropical North Queensland with Australian and internationally revered authors and speakers to share, learn, explore and debate across a wide range of writing genres, forms and content in our theme for 2023, ‘Wild Words in Stormy Times’.
In a rich and diverse program, passionate speakers will present thought provoking talks covering current social, economic and environmental challenges to start conversations, and storytellers will capture imaginations and delight audiences of all ages.
Hosting a vibrant and engaging mix of fiction and non-fiction authors, guest speakers, leaders and entertainers in a full weekend of panels, presentations, performances, book signings, music, slam poetry, comedy, workshops, masterclasses, book clubs, film screenings, catered events and gatherings, the Cairns Tropical Writers Festival offers something for everyone, to feed our literary minds and showcase the distinctive voices of our tropical region.
The Cairns Tropical Writers Festival, with its stunning tropical backdrop, continues to gain national and international appeal, as visitors experience the inspirational heart of the region in an environment of immense natural beauty where two World Heritage areas meet – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.
The Cairns Tropical Writers Festival will be held from 24 - 26 February, 2023 at the Pullman Cairns International Hotel.