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Auckland Writers Festival 2027

Auckland Writers Festival returns from 11 to 16 May 2027, a six day programme of author talks and events for adults, schools and families in central Auckland.

The glass-fronted Aotea Centre and its forecourt in central Auckland
Illustrative photo of Auckland city centre venues, not from this event.
Photo: Paora, CC0

About

The festival site gives the 2027 dates as 11 to 16 May. Its programme pages are organised into an adult programme, a schools programme, the Pukapuka Adventures family strand and Streetside Britomart sessions.

The 2026 edition drew international authors, including a Booker Prize winner and the novelist Alice Oseman on a first visit to New Zealand. The 2027 programme has not been released.

Highlights

  • 11 to 16 May 2027
  • Adult, schools and family programmes
  • Streetside sessions at Britomart

Details

Date
11 to 16 May 2027
Date note
Programme to follow
Venue
Auckland city centre venues
Where
Auckland, New Zealand
Organiser
Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki
Status
Confirmed
11 to 16 May 2027
Auckland city centre venues

Hadath does not sell tickets. Dates and prices can change: confirm on the organiser's page before you buy or travel.