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Uniph Kahfi | Media Coordinator
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Press ReleaseS

28 August 2025

Main Program Revealed: Four Days of Conversations from Booker Prize Winners to Emerging Voices

25 August 2025

Penguin SEA and UWRF partner to publish Stories from the Islands

16 June 2025

First lineup revealed for 2025 Festival with Three Booker Prize Winners - Early Bird Tickets On Sale!

11 April 2025

Festival 2025 Announces Ten Selected Writers for the Emerging Writers Program

6 March 2025

Festival Unveils the 2025 theme 'Aham Brahmasmi: I Am The Universe’

30 December 2024

UWRF Umumkan Rangkaian Seleksi Emerging Writers 2025

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What is the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and what are the key dates?

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is one of the world’s premier literary events. Now in its 22nd year, this five-day festival showcases internationally acclaimed authors, Booker Prize winners, and Indonesia’s most celebrated literary voices. It features engaging author talks, panel discussions, film screenings, and live performances, drawing readers and thinkers from across the globe.

Key Dates for the 2025 Festival:

Media Reception: Tuesday evening, 28 October
Opening Press Conference: Wednesday afternoon, 29 October
Gala Opening Night: Wednesday evening, 29 October
Main Festival Dates: Wednesday, 29 October – Sunday, 2 November

Mark your calendar!

Who can apply for Media Accreditation and what does it include?

Media Accreditation is available to members of the press and provides exclusive benefits, including:

A Media Pass granting full access to all main Festival program
Invitations to Opening Press Conferences in Jakarta, Denpasar, and Ubud
An invitation to the Media Reception on Tuesday, 28 October, and the Festival’s Gala Opening in Ubud on Wednesday, 29 October.
Opportunities to interview speakers and Festival representatives.
Access to a dedicated Media Center for coverage support during the Festival.

What is required to apply for Media Accreditation?

Applicants must complete an online form and provide their credentials, including a personal profile and details of their company or organization. They also need to submit a coverage plan outlining the stories or angles they intend to pursue.

What is the deadline for Media Accreditation applications?

Media accreditation for the 2025 Festival closed on 15 September. The Festival team is no longer accepting applications. For any press-related inquiries, please contact press@ubudwritersfestival.com.

Facts & Figures

Every year, we gather literary luminaries and brilliant minds from Indonesia and abroad, making it the most important literary event in Southeast Asia.

2024 SNAPSHOT:

THE PROGRAM

PARTNERSHIPS

MEDIA COVERAGE

Main Program Sessions

Special Events

Masterclasses

Art & Cultural Sessions

Book Launches

Art Exhibitions

Film Screenings

199

Partners

47%

Small-Medium Enterprises

55%

Long-Time Partners Participated

150+

Articles and Stories

30+

Press Accredited

Media Partnerships

Become a Media Partner

Join the stage with world-renowned and award-winning authors and connect with thousands of festival-goers and book fans from all over the world through our partnership program. As Southeast Asia’s largest, longest-running, and most diverse literature and cultural event, with an average annual attendance of more than 15,000 audience members, a partnership will provide valuable exposure and growth opportunities for your brand. Let's get connected!

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