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Sydney Writers' Festival

17 to 24 May 2026

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

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Family Sunday: Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon
State Library of NSW
Children & family

Family Sunday: Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon

Join Clayton Zane Comber & Conor McCammon, creators of ‘Gimme Some Space’ and ‘The Marvellous Submarine’
17 May 2026
Family Sunday: Workshop with Kristin Darell
State Library of NSW
Children & family

Family Sunday: Workshop with Kristin Darell

Join author Kristin Darell for a creative writing adventure on building character and sparking stories.
17 May 2026
Family Sunday: Writing workshop with Kate Foster
State Library of NSW
Children & family

Family Sunday: Writing workshop with Kate Foster

Get your creative juices flowing with storytelling games!
17 May 2026
The World According to Trump
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops

The World According to Trump

The geopolitical implications of Trump’s second term, one year in
23 May 2026