Melbourne Writers Festival has officially launched its full 2024 program with a bevy of local and international literary talent bound for Melbourne this May.

Returning to venues across the CBD and surrounds from 6–12 May, this year’s blockbuster bill is brimming with Pulitzer and Booker Prize highlights, New York Times bestselling authors, first-time guests and MWF exclusives from around the globe.

The Moat is thrilled to partner with the Festival once again, offering up a space for pre and post event conversation paired with fine food and wine. Stay tuned for more information, including our exclusive Festival cocktail!

The full program of more than 50 events featuring almost 100 of the world's most exciting writers is on sale now.

The Moat is delighted to partner with the Melbourne Writers Festival once again.

For 2023, the Festival has chosen the theme I’ve Been Away For A While.

As always, we invite you to join us at The Moat before and after your Festival events to drink, dine and debrief.

We’re thrilled to be a partner of the Melbourne Writers Festival once again! The theme for this year’s festival, featuring celebrated writers from Australia and around the globe: Ambition.

Join us at The Moat before and after your Festival events to drink, dine and debrief! We’ll be open from midday until 10pm every day of the Festival.