While Festival attendance is always free of charge, there will be two ticketed events for headlining authors Malcolm Gladwell and Matthew McConaughey.

Malcolm Gladwell’s session will feature the bestselling author in a conversation with Michele Norris (also a featured Festival author), highlighting his forthcoming book, Revenge of the Tipping Point, at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 16 at First Baptist Church, 9th and Trinity Streets, in Austin, TX.

ℹ️ This event is currently sold out. Should attendees cancel their reservations more tickets may become available.

Beloved author, actor, producer, and philanthropist Matthew McConaughey joins us for an interactive solo presentation celebrating the paperback release of his memoir, Greenlights. This session is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 17 at First Baptist Church, 9th and Trinity Streets, in Austin, TX.

ℹ️ Please Note: This is a newly added event, separate from the sold-out session featuring Matthew McConaughey in conversation with Richard Linklater.

ℹ️ This event is currently sold out. Should attendees cancel their reservations more tickets may become available.

McConaughey’s session will celebrate the paperback release of Greenlights, which includes a new afterword, with the Academy Award-winner in conversation with celebrated director Richard Linklater at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, also at First Baptist Church.

ℹ️ This event is currently sold out. Should attendees cancel their reservations more tickets may become available. We’re exploring options to allow additional guests access to the event, so stay tuned for details.