Sydney Writers' Festival

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 am to 09:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4350 | Toowoomba, QL

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After the wild success of Live & Local in 2025, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to The Empire in 2026 to bring the best of the Festival direct to you.
One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will livestream its headline events from Sydney to Toowoomba on Thursday 21, Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May.
Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at many events, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage.
Join us for Live & Local 2026, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to The Empire.
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