We’re sold out!

The 2026 Whitsundays Writers Festival main programme is officially sold out!

Thank you to everyone who has booked — we can’t wait to welcome you on Sunday 13 September for a wonderful day of books, stories and ideas.

Still want to join the fun?

Stories by the Sea is our free community finale, running from 3pm–4:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

You can also contact us to join the full-day ticket waitlist, and we’ll be in touch if a ticket becomes available.

Festival Details

What: Whitsundays Writers Festival’s Stories by the Sea
When: 3pm-4:30pm Sunday 13 September 2026
Where: Whitsunday Marine Club, Cannonvale