NEXT FESTIVAL:
5-7 July 2019
The Marlborough Book Festival is an annual weekend of wonderful writers, curious audiences and beautiful Marlborough locations.
"I don’t know how to say loudly enough that the Marlborough Book Festival exceeds all preconceptions & expectations. Amazing manaakitanga amazing audiences important conversations happening on and off stage. Kai for the wairua & the tinana." Tina Makereti, 2018 author
Two Ockham long listers are joining us...
We're excited to reveal that two Ockham long listed authors will be part of our 2019 festival... read more...
2018 Podcasts
Check out a selection of podcasts from our 2018 festival - relive sessions you attended, or check out ones you missed... 2018 podcasts...
Our Partners
Our wonderful festival wouldn't exist without the generosity and passion of our fantastic sponsors... read more...
Our Festival Video
We created a festival video to give you a taste of what it's all about - keep an eye out for MBF19... watch it now...