Events 2026
Words Out West takes a novel approach to storytelling, with a host of events for readers, writers, and word-lovers alike — right here in the Western Downs!
See what’s on offer in 2026…
School Days
Tuesday 2 June
Dalby Events Centre
9.30am–2.30pm
Wednesday 3 June
Chinchilla Cultural Precinct
9.30am–2.30pm
FREE
An Evening with Ben Hannant
Thursday 4 June – The Exchange Hotel, Jandowae
Friday 5 June – The Q Hotel, Miles
Saturday 6 June – The Commercial Hotel, Tara
$20
Festival Days
featuring Virginia Trioli, Heather Morris and more…
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June
Chinchilla Cultural Precinct
Individual sessions from $30, Packages available from $140
Books & Bubbles
A Night of Crime with Hedley Thomas and Matthew Condon
Saturday 13 June
Chinchilla Cultural Precinct
6.30–10pm
From $90, packages available
Dress code: cocktail
Writers Retreat
Merinda Dutton presents Writing Between Worlds
Matt Hetherington presents A ‘Ginko’ Walk
Saturday 21 June
Godshill, Bunya Mountains
10am–4pm
From $60, packages available
Fringe Events
Stay tuned: information coming soon
