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Sydney Town Hall
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Located in the heart of the city, this impressive civic building combines state-of-the-art venue facilities with spectacular heritage architecture and interior decoration.
483 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Lord Mayor's Welcome for International Students 2025
Make new friends and celebrate the start of your journey at this free event
CityTalks: The climate and nature crisis
Hear from Christiana Figueres and Jennifer Robinson
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free concert in the heart of the city
Opening Night: In This Together
Local and international storytellers speak about togetherness and connection
Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls
International bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.
Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake
Reigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politics
Jeanette Winterson: 40 Years: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Literary icon reflects on debut that became a classic
SWF Great Debate: True Friends Stab You in the Front
Hilarious Festival favourite that gets provocative, pithy and personal
Bankstown Poetry Slam
Beloved Sydney institution returns to the Festival with international guest Plestia Alaqad
Samantha Harvey: Orbital
On the International Space Station, a team of astronauts watch our big blue planet as it silently turns beneath them.
Secondary School Days
High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.
Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the Nation
Festival favourite State of the Nation returns bigger and better than ever for an Australian post-election wrap-up.
Why We Sleep, Featuring Professor Matthew Walker
How to sleep more deeply for a longer, healthier life
Primary School Days
Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.
Sydney Tattoo Convention
Immerse yourself in Sydney's tattoo culture at Sydney Town Hall : Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert
an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.