2026 Festival Opening Night

Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC+08:00

47 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6285 | Margaret River

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival
Publisher/HostMargaret River Readers & Writers Festival
2026 Festival Opening Night
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When Words Change Us.
Ten Minutes. Five Voices. Infinite Possibilities.
Join us as we welcome five of our guest authors — 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay, philosopher and bestselling author AC Grayling, New York Times bestselling author and social philosopher Sarah Wilson, award-winning journalist, podcaster, and human rights advocate Antoinette Lattouf, and trailblazing environmentalist Bob Brown, each sharing ten-minute readings from their own work or pieces by writers that have touched them, resonated, and lingered deep in their cells well beyond the end of the page.
From intimate reflections to bold narratives, each reading will celebrate the transformative power of words — to challenge, console, spark hope, and ignite action. In uncertain times, we invite you to join us and be reminded why words still matter — now more than ever.
Begin the evening with a drinks reception featuring wines from festival partner Clairault Streicker, followed by a traditional Welcome to Country from the Undalup Association.
Hosted by Jo Trilling (ABC Radio Perth Afternoons)
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47 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6285

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