Canberra

The Canberra Writers Festival returns to the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) on 25–26 October 2025, bringing with it a weekend of bold stories, fresh ideas, and conversations that matter. Set inside the historic halls of Old Parliament House — where letters, debates and decisions once shaped the nation — the festival invites readers, writers, and big thinkers to come together for two days of thought-provoking events. From diplomacy on the front line and conspiracy theories to untold stories of Australian women and the lasting legacy of Whitlam’s Dismissal, the program features an extraordinary lineup of writers, journalists, and changemakers….