Words Out West
June 12, 2026 @ 8:00 am – June 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest takes a novel approach to storytelling, with a host of events for all ages and interests.
Join us at Books & Bubbles: where you’ll sip on champagne, mingle with presenters, and hear incredible stories.
Words Out West Festival weekend will be from Friday 12 June to Sunday 14 June, 2026 program is yet to be finalised – Watch this space.
Immerse yourself in our day-long Writers Retreat, with a creative writing masterclass for the adults — and for the first time — a tailored short story workshop for high-schoolers.
For a taste of how Words Out West does things differently, order at the bar and pull up a seat at Schooners & Stories at one of our local pubs.
And with our free Author Tour and School Days across the region, there’s something on offer for all word-lovers: big and small.
Where will your story take you at Words Out West 2026?