Sydney Writers' Festival

20 to 26 May 2024

Australia's largest celebration of literature, stories and ideas

Each year, Sydney Writers’ Festival presents more than 300 events, attracting audiences of up to 100,000 for a week-long conversation of books and ideas.

Escape into different worlds

Explore the program

All events

Sydney Town Hall

Talks, courses & workshops

Sydney Writers' Festival Secondary School Days

Learn from some of the world's most exciting literary talents with Sydney Writers' Festival

Sydney Jewish Museum

Community & causes

The untold Australian story of Maus

Join us as Holocaust survivor Mark Spigelman shares how a graphic novel helped him better understand his family history.

State Library of NSW

Talks, courses & workshops

Winning Histories – Sydney Writers' Festival

Join HCNSW & a panel of historians who will discuss the art of crafting award-winning histories & captivating narratives

State Library of NSW

Talks, courses & workshops

Best Friends

Examine the power, influence and complexity of friendship at Sydney Writers' Festival 2024.

State Library of NSW

Talks, courses & workshops

Lauren Groff: The Vaster Wilds

Can we adapt to save ourselves? A Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 event.

State Library of NSW

Talks, courses & workshops

Literary Legends

Unearthing the lives and writing of Clift, Hazzard and Harrower at Sydney Writers' Festival 2024.

State Library of NSW

Talks, courses & workshops

Retro Sydney Slide Night

Snaps and stories capturing our city’s changing face. A Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 event.

Carriageworks

Talks, courses & workshops

Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 Opening Night: Take Me Away

Pack your bags for literary adventure

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