Sydney Writers' Festival
Various locations across Sydney
Mon 18 May '26 – Sun 24 May '26
Overview
Sydney Writers' Festival is bringing some of the biggest names in literature to Sydney for one week of writing, books and ideas. Connecting writers from across the globe with readers, experience a diverse range of writers visiting Sydney.
From everyday stories to fantastical tales, dazzling fictions to captivating life stories, and sweeping historical accounts to thought-provoking ideas, the festival offers a rich tapestry of literary…
Sydney Writers' Festival is bringing some of the biggest names in literature to Sydney for one week of writing, books and ideas. Connecting writers from across the globe with readers, experience a diverse range of writers visiting Sydney.
From everyday stories to fantastical tales, dazzling fictions to captivating life stories, and sweeping historical accounts to thought-provoking ideas, the festival offers a rich tapestry of literary experiences.
Join Sydney Writer's Festival as they present more than 200 events, attracting audiences of 100,000 plus for a week-long conversation about books and ideas.
Sydney Writers' Festival is excited to bring the event to Carriageworks, Sydney Town Hall, Riverside Parramatta and into suburban Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Make sure you check out the full program and book your tickets at the Sydney Writer's Festival website.
Get in touch
Location
FAQs
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Employ people with disability
Have a hearing loop
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have TVs with captioning option
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Staff are trained in Auslan
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)