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Meet the 2026 Festival Emerging Writers
15 February 2026
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Browse upcoming events – including spoken words, talks, exhibitions, and more.
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We are also thrilled to announce that our Festival returns from 21 to 25 October 2026! Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired, challenged and transformed.
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Save the date: 21—25 October 2026!
Writing
Your Story
at Cap Karoso
Join us for a writing adventure at the boutique-style resort Cap Karoso, led by the Australian Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks.
2026 Writing Retreat
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This isn’t just a getaway. It’s a tapestry woven with creativity, exploration, and the kind of tranquillity you didn’t know you needed.
Janet DeNeefe, Festival Founder & Director
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What I appreciate most about Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is the absence of censorship. Ideas and conversations flow in all directions, boldly and vibrantly, just as they should.
Isabelle Amy, 2025 Festival Attendee
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