After another successful
Dunkeld Writers Festival in 2025, the festival will return in 2026 with yet another
a range of writers entertaining, conversing, inspiring and engaging visitors in Dunkeld.
Save the dates: 28th to 30th August 2026
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Books featured in the festival are available for pre-purchase online through Bellcourt Books in Hamilton.
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Highlights from 2024
"Such a fabulous addition to Australia’s literary calendar
Margaret Hickey
Best selling author of Rural Dreams, Stonetown and Cutters End
"Wonderful festival, brilliant time – congratulations to all
Chris Hammer
Bestselling Australian crime-writer and journalist. Scrublands, Treasure & Dirt, Trust and Silver
"A marvelous weekend in a beautiful place.
Tony Wright
Winner of a range of Australian and international journalistic awards, among them several United Nations Media Peace Prizes.
“Gorgeous people, sights and sounds, left, right and centre. Thank you for having us and huge congratulations Dunkeld Writers Festival.
Samantha Lane
Australian AFL and sports writer for The Age newspaper, television, radio personality and podcaster
“BEST WEEKEND!"
Rick Morton
Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, a regular guest on ABC's The Drum and an award-winning author.
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