The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival

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tennessee williams festival new orleans 2020

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns for the annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. More than a typical book festival, TWNOLF usually showcases award-winning writers, actors, musicians, and other artists in over 150 events in the French Quarter and other New Orleans venues. This year, however, due to COVID-19 concerns, the festival will be held virtually, continuing its 35 year legacy of bringing together hundreds of writers, scholars, actors, musicians, and artists for five days of literary revelry. 

March 19–21: Writer's Retreat Weekend

Writers will enjoy three days of workshops on craft, publishing, and nurturing an artistic spirit. 

March 24–28: Virtual Festival Weekend

Find all of your favorite TWFest favorites in an online format, including panel discussions, interviews, Books & Beignets book club, Tennessee Williams Tribute Reading, theater events, Drummer & Smoke music series, and more. 

Updates and details can be found at tennesseewilliams.net.

Recommended reading: In our April 2015 issue, Ruth Laney talks with author James Grissom, who was tasked by Tennessee Williams with seeking out all Williams' (mostly) female muses and posing them one question. Find the vivid story here.

OR/AND: In our May 2018 issue, former Country Roads Arts & Entertainment Editor and still-regular contributor Chris Turner-Neal competed in the famed Tennessee Williams Festival "Stella" shouting contest. Read about his experience here.