What's On

Words on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas set on the scenic Central Coast, NSW, Australia. With author talks and panels, as well as evening conversation events, writing workshops, local book launches, a family fun day, schools program and more, the festival offers a diverse range of high quality literary events for both the Central Coast community and visitors to the area.

In 2025 we celebrate our fifth year from May 28 June 1, with the theme burning bright. We acknowledge the swirling forces that darken our world. But we look forward with hope with a deeply held conviction in the human capacity to share, create and blaze a path forward. Over each swell, a new horizon rises.