Sydney Writers' Festival Live & Local 2026

Arts Gloucester are pleasd to announce that Sydney Writers’ Festival will return to Gloucester NSW in 2026 bringing the best of the Festival direct to you.

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, SydneyWriters’ Festival will live stream its headline events from Sydney to Gloucester Senior Citizens Centres 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 each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage.

Join us for Live & Local 2026, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to Gloucester.

Gloucester Senior Citizens Centre

Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

Sunday 10am - 4.30pm

Tickets: $15 per day or $40 for all days

Book and view program below

2026 Sydney Writers' Festival Program