Adelaide Writers' Week

Adelaide Writers' Week, held in the capital of South Australia since 1960 and considered one of the world's pre-eminent literary events, is a traditional part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts where attendees meet and discuss literature with Australian and international writers in "Meet the Author" sessions, readings and lectures. It is held in Adelaide's Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden.

It is Australia’s largest free literary festival, offering both writers and readers a unique opportunity to spend time sharing ideas and literary explorations. Curated by Director Laura Kroetsch, each carefully selected program brings the world's most celebrated established and emerging writers together for a week that delights, surprises and enlightens audiences.

Each Adelaide Writers’ Week includes six days of free panel sessions that are presented live in the gardens, and made available online via podcast. The program also features a series of ticketed special events throughout the year, and the popular free Kids’ Weekend, which attracts hundreds of families for fun and engaging literary adventures.

The first Adelaide Writers' Week was held in 1960 as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts. From 2013 Adelaide Writer's Week became an annual event.

Adelaide Writer's Week in 2014 featured international best sellers and emerging writers including Alexis Wright, Andy Griffiths, Margaret Drabble, Elizabeth Gilbert, Alexander McCall Smith and Marcus Chown.

2013 was the first annual Adelaide Writer's Week. The most pronounced theme was that of war stories featuring visiting artists that included Tom Holland, Kevin Powers, Tatjana Soli and Madeleine Thien.

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