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Melbourne Writers Festival 2027

Melbourne Writers Festival 2027, with schools programming scheduled during festival week.

Date: May 6–9, 2027
Place: Melbourne · Australia
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Verified: 2026-09-17

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Melbourne Writers Festival 2027, with schools programming scheduled during festival week.

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