- Dates
- 21-25 Oct 2026
- Location
- Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival gathers authors, thinkers and readers from around the world in the cultural hub of Ubud, Bali. Expect panels, workshops and performances across a handful of days, wrapped in the rice terraces and temples that make Ubud a long-stay favourite for nomads.
What to expect
- Southeast Asia's flagship literary festival
- Panels, workshops and performances
- In the cultural heart of Bali
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