Sydney Writer's Festival Livestream 2026
Next date: Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 10:00 AM
to 10:55 AM
Join us at Ulladulla Library for a special Live & Local event, where you can soak up big‑city literary energy without leaving town. Hear from some of Australia’s most brilliant writers and thinkers, experience thought‑provoking conversations, and feel that electric festival buzz, all from the comfort of your local library.
Grab a seat, bring some snacks (or support our beautiful cafe!), settle in, and enjoy the next best thing to being there in person.
No bookings required - just drop in!
Sessions:
Thursday 21 May
The Future of Democracy: Fighting Authoritarianism with A.C. Grayling 10:00am - 10:55am
Hear how Professor of Philosophy A.C. Grayling outlines the fragility of democracy in the face of rising authoritarianism in For The People, followed by a discussion chaired by Nick Bryant and Rosalind Dixon.
Yann Martel: Son of Nobody 12:00pm - 12:55pm
Unravel ancient traditions of storytelling with the Booker Prize–winning author of Life of Pi, Yann Martel, as he discusses his new novel, Son of Nobody with ABC Radio National’s Claire Nichols.
Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary 2:00pm - 2:55pm
Hear from Australia’s beloved chef Stephanie Alexander on the 30th anniversary of her essential kitchen resource and one of our favourite cookbooks, The Cook’s Companion. With chef Adam Liaw.
Friday 22 May
Big Histories 10:00am - 10:55am
Revisit the past to find solutions for the present and future with bestselling author Amitav Ghosh and existential risk researcher Luke Kemp, with host Clare Wright.
Susan Choi: Flashlight 12:00pm - 12:55pm
Join multi-award-winning author Susan Choi as she discusses relationships and alienation in her new novel, a sweeping, international family drama. In conversation with Beejay Silcox.
Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go 2:00pm - 2:55pm
Join multi-award-winning writer Trent Dalton to discuss his latest novel, Gravity Let Me Go, and its themes of love, family, ambition and deception. In conversation with Cassie McCullagh.
Please note that we had previously advertised four more afternoon sessions at Ulladulla Library. This was incorrect - only the above sessions will be livestreamed. You are very welcome to visit Nowra Library to watch these sessions if you don't want to miss them. Register here. We apologise for any inconvenience.