Western Port Writes ... a literary festival

Western Port Writes ...

Western Port Writes (WPW) is a biennial literary festival based in the Western Port region of the Mornington Peninsula, held in Somers and surrounds. Designed to celebrate creativity and the art of the story, it showcases established and emerging writers connected to our region and beyond. Our hugely enjoyable and successful inaugural festival was held in 2024.

Returning in 2026
We’re excited to announce that the Western Port Writes Literary Festival is returning in 2026. We’re gathering a fabulous lineup of authors and storytellers at our festival base, Coolart Wetlands & Homestead, on the weekend of October 10 & 11 2026. We hope you’ll be there too!

About Western Port Writes

Western Port Writes is a community-based literary festival in the Western Port region of the Mornington Peninsula. It is convened by a dedicated volunteer committee.

Watch the planning unfold

For glimpses of what’s coming, keep an eye on News and Events, follow our socials and subscribe to our Enews.

Festival News

Our 2026 Festival News magazine is out now. It has the latest festival updates, some great reading and a sneak peek at just a few of the fabulous authors coming to the festival in October 2026. Grab a cuppa, put your feet up and start to get into the festival mood. Happy reading.

The full Festival Program will be released in early August. For an early glimpse and to access and book tickets before public release, you can subscribe to our Enews.