The Los Feliz Writers Festival<\/a> returns to Los Angeles from August 19\u201323, 2026, with five days of free literary events.<\/p>\nThe second annual festival will feature 13 free events across Los Feliz. The lineup includes writing workshops, performances, mixers, an open mic, and more.<\/p>\n
Last year\u2019s festival welcomed more than 200 writers. This year, organizers have already received more than 1,000 RSVPs.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcdaWhat to expect at the festival<\/p>\n
The festival is designed to bring local writers together while making literary programming more accessible.<\/p>\n
You can learn how to write personal essays, experiment with tarot as a creative tool, explore audio storytelling, and develop your unique writing voice. There will also be events celebrating Los Feliz\u2019s diverse creative community.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcdaFestival highlights<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fOpening Party \u2014 August 19
The festival kicks off at Big Bar Alcove with a special Shut Up and Write event. LA Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace will also welcome guests.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fPersonal Essay Writing \u2014 August 20
Head to Fred 62 for a workshop on writing personal essays and pitching your work to editors.<\/p>\n
Poets Are the New Pop Stars \u2014 August 21
This showcase brings Los Feliz poets and musicians together for one night of literary and musical performances.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fWriting Workshops \u2014 August 22
Saturday features several workshops, including Fall in Love With Your Own Voice, Sensory Portal, Tarot for Writers, and Writing With Audio.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fVoices of Los Feliz: Radically Human \u2014 August 22
One of the weekend\u2019s highlights takes place at Barnsdall Art Park. Local writers will gather for a reading from Radically Human, a new neighborhood zine featuring more than 30 writers.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fAfter-Party \u2014 August 22
The celebration continues at Tabula Rasa with a special party honoring what would have been the 100th birthdays of Allen Ginsberg, Frank O\u2019Hara, and Harper Lee.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fLocal POC Voices \u2014 August 23
Writers of color will share performances and discuss authentic expression and representation in the literary world.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fWriter and Activist Mixer \u2014 August 23
Meet fellow writers and activists at Best Fish Tacos. Friends, family, and dogs are welcome.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fPorchFest Open Mic \u2014 August 23
Share your work at the Vermont Triangle during PorchFestLA\u2019s Sundays Before Sunset.<\/p>\n
\u270d\ufe0fThe Story of You \u2014 August 23
The festival wraps up at Barnsdall Art Park with a guided journaling session.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcdaHow to attend<\/p>\n
All 13 events are free to attend, though RSVPs<\/a> are required for many events.<\/p>\n\ud83d\udcc5When: August 19\u201323, 2026
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