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The main programme is now live! There are more than 100 events taking place across Ubud, featuring over 150 of Indonesia's and the region's most exciting authors, actors, journalists, poets, and thinkers.
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Masterclass | Masterclasses
24 October 2026 | 08:30 - 11:30
Photojournalism, Conflict, and the Future of Truth Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
23 October 2026 | 12:00 - 14:00
What It Takes to Get Your Writing Published Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
22 October 2026 | 12:00 - 14:00
Charcoal Drawing with Anne Spudvillas Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
23 October 2026 | 16:00 - 18:00
Through Each Other’s Eyes Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
22 October 2026 | 10:00 - 12:00
Coming Home to My Inner Child Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
23 October 2026 | 10:00 - 12:00
Writing about the Environment Get Ticket
Writing Retreat | Masterclass | Masterclasses
18 October 2026 | 09:30 - 15:00
A Three-day Intensive With Peter Godwin Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
22 October 2026 | 14:00 - 17:00
The Author in the Age of the Algorithm Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
25 October 2026 | 10:00 - 12:00
Short Story Writing with Yusi Avianto Pareanom Get Ticket
Writing Retreat | Masterclass | Masterclasses
19 October 2026 | 09:30 - 16:30
Writing Asian Stories for the World with Xu Xi Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
25 October 2026 | 10:00 - 12:00
Cultivating Creative Processes Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
24 October 2026 | 17:00 - 19:00
Responding to Samarasā: Witness to Action Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
24 October 2026 | 15:30 - 17:30
Menerjemahkan Fiksi dan Bacaan Anak
Masterclass | Masterclasses | Masterclasses
22 October 2026 | 15:00 - 17:00
Seni dan Teknik Penerjemahan Sastra Get Ticket
Masterclass | Masterclasses
23 October 2026 | 09:00 - 11:00
Seni, Politis, dan Konteks Penerjemahan
Masterclass
22 October 2026 | 09:30 - 11:00
Mastering English and the Art of Public Speaking

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Programme Updates

Please note that there may be changes to the Festival programme. Below you will find the latest updates, including cancellations and rescheduled sessions.
Speaker Cancellations

Rana Dasgupta, who was originally scheduled, will no longer be joining the Festival.

Rescheduled Sessions

No changes at the moment.

Special Announcements

No special announcements at the moment.

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Embassy of Colombia in Indonesia
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The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali
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