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SUMMARY:Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
DESCRIPTION:\nThe Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) is one of Asia’s most celebrated literary events — a five-day gathering in the artistic heartland of Bali that brings together novelists, poets, journalists, thinkers, and storytellers from across the world. Since its founding in 2004 in the wake of the 2002 Bali bombings, the festival has grown into a major international cultural institution, drawing hundreds of authors and thousands of book-lovers to the rice fields and temple courtyards of Ubud each October.\n\n\n\nThe programme spans morning readings and evening performances, in-conversation interviews, panel discussions, workshops, and culinary events that use food as a vehicle for exploring identity and culture. Venues range from the intimate to the spectacular — from small garden spaces to the open-air stage of Puri Saren Agung, the royal palace at the heart of Ubud. The festival has a strong focus on Southeast Asian and Indonesian voices, while regularly hosting internationally recognised authors and public intellectuals.\n\n\n\nBeyond the official programme, the UWRF transforms Ubud itself during its five days. Bookshops, cafes, galleries, and restaurants take on a festival atmosphere, with fringe events, launches, and impromptu conversations spilling into the streets. For anyone with a serious interest in literature, ideas, or Balinese culture, this is one of the most compelling reasons to visit Bali in October.\n\n\n\nThe Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2026 runs October 21–25 across multiple venues in Ubud, Gianyar. Passes range from single-event tickets to full festival passes. Accommodation books out early — reserve well in advance if you plan to attend. Check the official website at ubudwritersfestival.com for the full programme and ticketing.\n\n\n\n← Bali Vibes ( https://howtobali.com/bali-vibes/ ) / ← Indonesian Food ( https://howtobali.com/indonesian-food/ )\n
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LOCATION:Ubud, Bali
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