The next TWFest is
March 25 - 29, 2026.
Make plans NOW to celebrate our 40th Anniversary with us!
Check out our NEWS HUB for Festival updates, resources for readers and writers, and a Festival Welcome Kit for newcomers. Join the Friends of Tennessee to support the Fest and get discounts and other benefits.
Book your room for TWF26 NOW!
We are so excited to continue our partnership with the Literary Landmark Hotel Monteleone.
We have a limited block of rooms reserved, and as you know, March is a hot season for tourists in New Orleans so rooms fill up QUICKLY. We HIGHLY recommend booking your room ASAP to ensure availability.
You can cancel your reservation at no penalty as long as you cancel at least 72 hours before your arrival date.
CLICK HERE to reserve.
Note that if you're planning an early arrival or extended stay outside the Festival dates, you should call the hotel directly at 504-523-3341 to book rather than booking online. Be sure to ask for the “Tennessee Williams N.O. Lit” block rate. For call in reservations, the reservations department is open 7 days a week, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Get your LitPass for the 2026 Festival NOW!
Gain access to entertaining and enlightening panels and conversations for readers and writers by authors, scholars, historians, publishers, and other literary and theater professionals. Topics include contemporary issues, historical interests, genre-based discussions, Southern and New Orleans-based topics, as well as panels on the life, work, and study of Tennessee Williams.
Want something more all-inclusive?
Keep scrolling and get your VIP Pass with our Early Bird discount!
Our VIP Passes are on sale! Get yours at the discounted rate of $550 from now until January 1!
Thanks to NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and travel writer Kristin Braswell for including TWFest and SASFest in this list of renowned literary festivals! We're so excited to be named alongside some top-tier literary festivals from around the globe.
Shop Our Merch!
Do you already miss the Festival like we do? Want a poster, T-shirt, mug, or tote bag to rep the Festival all year long? Look no further! Find all that and so much more on our online merch store!
