Take a stroll to the Octagon. Wander past the Municipal Chambers and find the little side street sandwiched between St Paul’s and the Town Hall (Harrop Street), and come on down...

The last few months have brought significant change and exciting developments as we move into festival-mode this year. We're delighted to welcome some wonderful new faces to the rōpū. Please join us in welcoming Nadia Wesley-Smith and Aaron Hawkins to the board.

Running from 13th to 15th September here in Ōtepoti/Dunedin, the NZYWF is back, celebrating their 10 year Birthday this year, with an amazing line up!

The Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival is currently looking to fill two positions. A Bookkeeper & Board Administrator, as well as a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. If you want to find out more about either of these, you can download the info pack here!

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!

We couldn't be happier to announce our 2023 Podcast Series is now live!