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Browse upcoming events, from spoken word galas and in-conversations to exhibitions, and more.

Indus Supper Club

Indus Supper Club with Geraldine Brooks

20 March 2026

Indus Restaurant

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Indus Supper Club

A Night of Storytelling with Colin Archibald

09 March 2026

Indus Restaurant

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Kelas Menulis Daring

Tokoh dan Psikologi Karakter

28 March 2026

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Kelas Menulis Daring

Alur, Konflik dan Kejutan dalam Cerita

25 April 2026

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Kelas Menulis Daring

Gaya Bahasa dan Suara Penulis

30 May 2026

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Kelas Menulis Daring

Penyuntingan dan Revisi Naskah

27 June 2026

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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2026

21 October 2026

Taman Baca Ubud

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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!

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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Secrets from the Green Room: 2025 Festival Edition

Meet our Programme Curators: Namal Siddiqui

Meet Our Programme Curators: Gustra Adnyana

Meet The Moderators: Q&A with Jewel Topsfield

Meet the Moderators: Q&A with Luna Vidya

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

Words shape our worlds.

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