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From humble beginnings in 2004, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has evolved into one of the world’s most celebrated literary and artistic events – an annual pilgrimage for lovers of literature and conversation. Bringing together some of the world’s most powerful voices in a melting pot of artists, authors, thinkers and performers, the Festival is a platform for meaningful exchange and cross-cu

ltural dialogue. A place where artists and audiences alike can discuss shared inspirations, ideas and concerns, the Festival transcends cultural and geographical borders to create a truly global community. Across five days, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival delivers an eclectic program of events – from fiery conversations to intimate literary lunches; gripping live performances to hands-on workshops.

Panggilan terakhir untuk penulis emerging! Batas waktu pendaftaran kini diperpanjang hingga 29 November.Kami mengajak se...
17/11/2025

Panggilan terakhir untuk penulis emerging! Batas waktu pendaftaran kini diperpanjang hingga 29 November.

Kami mengajak seluruh penulis Indonesia untuk mengirimkan karya terbaik Anda dalam bentuk apa pun untuk berpartisipasi dalam Emerging Writers Program 2026. Para finalis akan memperoleh kesempatan istimewa untuk hadir di , bertemu ratusan penulis dari dalam dan luar negeri, menikmati akomodasi penuh serta tiket pulang-pergi ke Bali, menerbitkan karya dalam antologi dwibahasa UWRF 2026, mengikuti kelas menulis kreatif, dan masih banyak lagi!

Daftarkan karya Anda melalui ubudwritersfestival.com/emerging-writers-2026 (atau klik tautan di bio).

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Final call for emerging writers! The submission deadline has been extended to 29 November.

We invite all Indonesian writers to submit your best work in any form to take part in the 2026 Emerging Writers Program. Selected finalists will have the opportunity to attend , meet hundreds of writers from Indonesia and abroad, enjoy full accommodation and return flights to Bali, publish their work in the 2026 bilingual UWRF anthology, join a creative writing masterclass, and much more!

Submit your work at ubudwritersfestival.com/emerging-writers-2026 (or click the link in our bio).

We would like to thank our incredible Festival Friends who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possible....
11/11/2025

We would like to thank our incredible Festival Friends who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possible.

We’re so proud to work with some of the most exceptional partners from Bali, the region, and beyond, who believe in the value of storytelling. Without their support, this year’s celebration of words and ideas would not have been possible!

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Kami ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Festival Friends yang telah membantu kami mewujudkan empat hari yang luar biasa.

Kami bangga bekerja sama dengan mitra-mitra istimewa dari Bali, Indonesia, Asia Tenggara, dan lebih luas lagi, yang percaya akan nilai dari sebuah cerita. Tanpa dukungan mereka, perayaan kata-kata dan ide tahun ini tidak mungkin terwujud!

We would like to thank our incredible Community Partners who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possibl...
11/11/2025

We would like to thank our incredible Community Partners who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possible.

We’re so proud to work with some of the most exceptional partners from Bali, the region, and beyond, who believe in the value of storytelling. Without their support, this year’s celebration of words and ideas would not have been possible!

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Kami ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada mitra-mitra Komunitas yang telah membantu kami mewujudkan empat hari yang luar biasa.

Kami bangga bekerja sama dengan mitra-mitra istimewa dari Bali, Indonesia, Asia Tenggara, dan lebih luas lagi, yang percaya akan nilai dari sebuah cerita. Tanpa dukungan mereka, perayaan kata-kata dan ide tahun ini tidak mungkin terwujud!

We would like to thank our incredible Pearl Accommodation Partners who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebrati...
11/11/2025

We would like to thank our incredible Pearl Accommodation Partners who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possible.

We’re so proud to work with some of the most exceptional partners from Bali, the region, and beyond, who believe in the value of storytelling. Without their support, this year’s celebration of words and ideas would not have been possible!

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Kami ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada mitra-mitra akomodasi Pearl yang telah membantu kami mewujudkan empat hari yang luar biasa.

Kami bangga bekerja sama dengan mitra-mitra istimewa dari Bali, Indonesia, Asia Tenggara, dan lebih luas lagi, yang percaya akan nilai dari sebuah cerita. Tanpa dukungan mereka, perayaan kata-kata dan ide tahun ini tidak mungkin terwujud!

We would like to thank our incredible Media Supporters who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possible....
11/11/2025

We would like to thank our incredible Media Supporters who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possible.

We’re so proud to work with some of the most exceptional partners from Bali, the region, and beyond, who believe in the value of storytelling. Without their support, this year’s celebration of words and ideas would not have been possible!

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Kami ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada para Media Pendukung yang telah membantu kami mewujudkan empat hari yang luar biasa.

Kami bangga bekerja sama dengan mitra-mitra istimewa dari Bali, Indonesia, Asia Tenggara, dan lebih luas lagi, yang percaya akan nilai dari sebuah cerita. Tanpa dukungan mereka, perayaan kata-kata dan ide tahun ini tidak mungkin terwujud!

We would like to thank our incredible Diamond Accomodation Partners who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebrat...
11/11/2025

We would like to thank our incredible Diamond Accomodation Partners who helped us make this remarkable four-day celebration possible.

We’re so proud to work with some of the most exceptional partners from Bali, the region, and beyond, who believe in the value of storytelling. Without their support, this year’s celebration of words and ideas would not have been possible!

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Kami ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada mitra-mitra akomodasi Diamond yang telah membantu kami mewujudkan empat hari yang luar biasa.

Kami bangga bekerja sama dengan mitra-mitra istimewa dari Bali, Indonesia, Asia Tenggara, dan lebih luas lagi, yang percaya akan nilai dari sebuah cerita. Tanpa dukungan mereka, perayaan kata-kata dan ide tahun ini tidak mungkin terwujud!

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http://ubudwritersfestival.com/

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From humble beginnings in 2002, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival has evolved into one of the world’s most celebrated literary and artistic events – an annual pilgrimage for lovers of literature and conversation in stunning surrounds. Bringing together some of the world’s most powerful voices in a melting pot of artists, authors, thinkers and performers, the Festival is a platform for meaningful exchange and cross-cultural dialogue. A place where artists and audiences alike can discuss shared inspirations, ideas and concerns, the Festival transcends cultural and geographical borders to create a truly global community. Across five days, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival delivers an eclectic program of events – from fiery conversations to intimate literary lunches; gripping live performances to hands-on workshops.

Like many of the Festival’s previous themes, this year’s is drawn from a Hindu philosophy, but this time it’s one that is known universally. For many in the West, karma is a simplification of justice served. For Balinese Hindus, Karma Phala is the spiritual principle that each action has a consequence equal in force, and similar in form. “Karma Phala nak cicih” describes the belief; cicih means certain and swift.

“As actions in their previous life affect their present, and deeds committed in the present affect their future, Balinese Hindus are aware their fate is not divine in origin, but in their own hands,” commented UWRF Founder & Director Janet DeNeefe.

This year’s Festival, named one of the five best literary events for 2019 by The Telegraph UK, will explore the impacts of our personal and collective actions on our social and physical environments.