Have a lavish literary weekend at Homegrown
26 August, 2026
Your itinerary for a weekend of free Homegrown events at the State Library of NSW this September.
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We're back with even more incredible authors, thought-provoking panels and some of Australia's best wordsmiths on stage across Sydney. Tickets on sale now.
More than 25 free events coming to you this spring.
Our brand-new Homegrown program is bringing some of the most celebrated contemporary writers from Australia and beyond to Sydney for free conversations, panels and workshops at the State Library of NSW.
Tickets available now.
Heartstopper's international book tour is coming to Sydney!
On Wednesday 14 October, join writer and graphic novelist Alice Oseman for a heartwarming discussion about queer youth and love and their international bestselling sensation Heartstopper at Sydney Town Hall.
Tickets selling fast.

Literary festivals play a vital role in a democratic society. They are places where stories are shared, but also where complex and challenging conversations can unfold with care, courage and respect.

Aimed to spark a lifetime love of storytelling and creativity amongst the next generation of readers, Sydney Writers' Festival runs education programs for schools and students across NSW.
26 August, 2026
Your itinerary for a weekend of free Homegrown events at the State Library of NSW this September.
18 August, 2026
After six years curating programs at Edinburgh International Book Festival and a decade since she began her programming career at Sydney Writers’ Festival, Tamara Zimet returns to Sydney in a momentous professional and personal homecoming.
29 July, 2026
The Sorrow and Bliss author on writing, reading and her latest work, Sophie, Standing There.
08 July, 2026
Your introduction to the resplendent literary world of the International Booker Prize winner.
04 June, 2026
Avoid the cold, grey and rain with our selection of winter reads.
04 June, 2026
After four years as Artistic Director, Ann Mossop will step down from her role leading the festival’s programming.
26 May, 2026
Look back on a record-breaking, life-affirming Festival with George Kemp.
23 May, 2026
Festival blogger George Kemp's touching Queer story.
22 May, 2026
Festival blogger George Kemp interviews award-winning novelist Tayari Jones.
21 May, 2026
Experience the Show Me The Truth Gala through Festival blogger George Kemp's words.
20 May, 2026
Festival Blogger George Kemp recaps the career-altering events of six journalists in The Story That Changed My Life.
26 August, 2026
Your itinerary for a weekend of free Homegrown events at the State Library of NSW this September.
18 August, 2026
After six years curating programs at Edinburgh International Book Festival and a decade since she began her programming career at Sydney Writers’ Festival, Tamara Zimet returns to Sydney in a momentous professional and personal homecoming.
29 July, 2026
The Sorrow and Bliss author on writing, reading and her latest work, Sophie, Standing There.
08 July, 2026
Your introduction to the resplendent literary world of the International Booker Prize winner.
04 June, 2026
Avoid the cold, grey and rain with our selection of winter reads.
04 June, 2026
After four years as Artistic Director, Ann Mossop will step down from her role leading the festival’s programming.
26 May, 2026
Look back on a record-breaking, life-affirming Festival with George Kemp.
23 May, 2026
Festival blogger George Kemp's touching Queer story.
22 May, 2026
Festival blogger George Kemp interviews award-winning novelist Tayari Jones.
21 May, 2026
Experience the Show Me The Truth Gala through Festival blogger George Kemp's words.
20 May, 2026
Festival Blogger George Kemp recaps the career-altering events of six journalists in The Story That Changed My Life.
26 August, 2026
Your itinerary for a weekend of free Homegrown events at the State Library of NSW this September.
18 August, 2026
After six years curating programs at Edinburgh International Book Festival and a decade since she began her programming career at Sydney Writers’ Festival, Tamara Zimet returns to Sydney in a momentous professional and personal homecoming.
29 July, 2026
The Sorrow and Bliss author on writing, reading and her latest work, Sophie, Standing There.
08 July, 2026
Your introduction to the resplendent literary world of the International Booker Prize winner.
04 June, 2026
Avoid the cold, grey and rain with our selection of winter reads.
04 June, 2026
After four years as Artistic Director, Ann Mossop will step down from her role leading the festival’s programming.
26 May, 2026
Look back on a record-breaking, life-affirming Festival with George Kemp.
23 May, 2026
Festival blogger George Kemp's touching Queer story.
22 May, 2026
Festival blogger George Kemp interviews award-winning novelist Tayari Jones.
21 May, 2026
Experience the Show Me The Truth Gala through Festival blogger George Kemp's words.
20 May, 2026
Festival Blogger George Kemp recaps the career-altering events of six journalists in The Story That Changed My Life.
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