Presenting a world-class literary event for all to enjoy, with the best local, national and international writers on Bundjalung Country, join us in the picturesque Byron Bay township from 14—16 August 2026.

Tickets

Three-day Pass — Enjoy over 110 sessions across Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Byron Writers Festival. Wander between all venues, food and market stalls, browse the book store, meet your favourite authors at book signings and explore the Byron Bay township.

One-day Pass — For a shorter visit, get full festival access to attend all sessions on your nominated day.

Kids Program — Delight the kids and grandkids on Sunday morning and foster a love of reading and writing in young minds.

Feature Events — Join us for a series of separately-ticketed events featuring guests from the Byron Writers Festival 2026 program.

IMPORTANT: The three-day and single-day Festival passes are valid for all Festival programming from 9am through until 5pm daily. This includes all free programming. Evening feature events are ticketed separately and your day pass is not valid for these events.

Parking
Please note that $10 all-day parking and Festival shuttle will be available from the Cavanbah Centre, 249 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay. Byron Writers Festival is committed to environmental sustainability — help us by carpooling or taking our free shuttle bus service to and from the festival.

MobTix
Byron Writers Festival offers MobTix for three-day, one-day and feature event passes. Please contact via tickets@byronwritersfestival.com to book.

Simon Kuestenmacher * Co-Founder – The Demographics Group‍

Returning to the Destination Byron Symposium this year, Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group will share the latest demographic and consumer data shaping Byron Shire, along with insights into the opportunities and challenges the Brisbane 2032 Olympics could bring to the region.

Known for turning complex data into engaging, real-world insights, Simon will explore how changing population trends, visitor behaviour and major events like the 2032 Olympics may impact the future of Byron Shire’s economy, community and visitor experience.

Rebecca Masci * Director of Brand & Digital – Brisbane 2032‍

Joining the Destination Byron Symposium for the first time this year, Rebecca Masci will share insights into the opportunities and legacy of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and what the Games could mean for regions like Byron Shire and Northern NSW.

As Director of Strategic Engagement, Brand and Marketing Communications for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Rebecca has been part of the Organising Committee since its inception in 2022 and brings more than 20 years’ experience across major sporting events, infrastructure, transport and communications.

A Brisbane local with a passion for sport and regional growth, Rebecca will explore how Brisbane 2032 has the potential to shape tourism, infrastructure, connectivity and international attention across South-East Queensland and beyond.

Nick Baker * Chief Executive Officer – Reflections Holidays

From global tourism leadership to nature-driven experiences closer to home, welcome Nick Baker, CEO of, to the Destination Byron Symposium.

In his session, Wild At Heart, will explore how one of Australia’s leading nature-based tourism organisations balances sustainability, community and corporate responsibility while continuing to inspire the romance of adventure travel.

With leadership experience spanning Tourism Australia, RedBalloon and CamperMate, Nick brings a unique perspective on the future of regional tourism, destination storytelling and meaningful visitor experiences.

This is a session not to miss.

Paul Hammond – Sales * STR, a CoStar Group company

Destination Byron Symposium will feature Paul Hammond from STR, a CoStar Group company presenting a Byron Shire-specific update on the latest tourism and accommodation data shaping our region.

With 30+ years in global tourism and hospitality, including senior roles with Hyatt, IHG, Booking.com and Expedia Group, Paul brings deep international experience across hotel performance, travel platforms and major global events.

His session will translate STR’s benchmarking data into clear insights on visitation trends, market performance and opportunities for Byron’s visitor economy.