A welcome to OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words from Program Curator Sami Shah.
This year for the underliners, the re-readers, the ones who smell pages and collect sentences like spells. I believe stories aren’t just what we write. They’re how we live, remember, resist and begin again.
I’m thrilled to have you join us for a remarkable celebration of writing, culture, and creativity.
From memoirs and poems to fantasy, journalism, and comics, our writers are reshaping what story means and who gets to tell it. Whether you came to laugh, cry, argue, annotate or just get very emotional in a bookstore, you’re in the right place.
This isn’t just a program. It’s a map. Follow the thread. Find your story.
Explore what Weekend of Words has to offer
Sessions and Events
Dive into compelling narratives, ideas, debates and discussion with a stellar line-up of literary talents at OzAsia Festival's Weekend of Words. All sessions and events are free to attend.
Workshops
Unlock your creativity at OzAsia Festival's Weekend of Words with our four workshops led by industry experts. Free to attend, but places are limited, so registration is necessary. Register at the Riverbank Foyer desk, open from 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
Speakers
OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words is holding sessions and workshops with a litany of acclaimed and award-winning writers.
Reading list
Craving great reads? Get the jump on OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words!
Zines & Reads
You'll find your creative inspiration at Regattas, open Saturday and Sunday. The perfect spot to read a new book, settle in for a live reading with one of our writers or try your hand at creating your zine maker with local, Jessica Zeng (Ban–She).
Your Visit
All the information you need to plan your visit to OzAsia Festival 2025.
