EWF 2026 Program Launch

We are officially launching our 2026 festival program, and you’re invited! Join us to lift the curtain on this year’s program highlights, hidden gems and signature offerings – from transformative workshops and immersive conversations to powerful readings and spaces for reflection, connection and creative exchange.

You’ll also be lucky enough to preview the artists appearing at EWF26 with new work from Chloe Mayne, Ella Rowe, Lucy Fan Xu and Festival Guest Curator moirra. ✨

This year, we’re back with a vibrant program of cross-disciplinary projects, shared inquiry and bold creative energy. Bringing together writers, artists and audiences across generations and practices, the Festival remains a vital space for emerging voices, creative experimentation and literary community. We can’t wait to share it all with you at our 2026 Program Launch!

⌛ Wed 5 August, 6.30PM

📍 The Wheeler Centre & streamed online

🎟️ Free tickets now available

Celebrate with a toast, explore your personal copy of the program and begin the countdown to the 2026 Emerging Writers’ Festival.