Event Announcement: Jacinda Ardern
11 October 2026
Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern: A Different Kind of Power
In conversation with Trent Dalton
5–6pm, Sunday 11th October, Brisbane City Hall
In 2017, Jacinda Ardern became the world’s youngest female head of government when she was elected Prime Minister of New Zealand: she was thirty-seven years old and pregnant with her first child. Through manifold personal and professional challenges, from the pandemic to parenting in the public eye, she led with humanity and grace, modelling a new kind of leadership. In A Different Kind of Power, Ardern tells her story with candour and warmth, reminding us of what’s possible from our leaders.
Click below to book now, or check out the full 2026 Festival Program!
#Upcoming Out-of-Season Events
#Order a copy of the 2026 Printed Program
Get a copy of the 2026 program mailed straight to your door! Order yours before Friday the 18th of September.
Packed with everything from session information and timetables to dining guides, ticketing tips and special events, the Brisbane Writers Festival print program is a must for every Festival goer.
BWF 2026 PRINT PROGRAM - $6
Contains the entire festival program (including YA and schools) and general information for patrons.
2026 YA AND SCHOOLS BOOKLET - $4
Contains the Young Adult and schools programs and general information for school groups.
The amount covers postage costs. Please make sure to include your postal address at the checkout. If you already have an account with us, make sure your address is up-to-date.
Copies of the program can also be found for free at bookshops, libraries and the Powerhouse.
#BWF 2025 Highlights
#Missed out on merch?
Never fear! You can still snag yourself something remember us by. Order any of our merch items from the last three festivals, and we’ll deliver for the additional cost of postage.
Artwork credits:
2025 hero image by Phoebe Paradise
2024 hero image by Samuel Tupou
2023 hero image by Brent Wilson
Click below to order yours now—limited stock available!
Brisbane Writers Festival is held on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbul people, on the banks of the Maiwar river. We recognise the important and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Australians to art and literature, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.