Sydney Writers Festival Livestream

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling. Join us for Live & Local 2026, a live-stream of headline events from Sydney to Tuggeranong. Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers.

Thursday 21 May

10–10.55am The Future Of Democracy: Fighting Authoritarianism With A.C. Grayling

12–12.55pm Yann Martel: Son Of Nobody

2–2.55pm Stephanie Alexander: The Cook’s Companion 30th Anniversary

4–4.55pm Bringing The Past To Life

Friday 22 May

2–2.55pm Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go

4–4.55pm Great Adaptations

Saturday 23 May

10–10.55am Amitav Ghosh In Conversation

12–12.55pm The Future Of Democracy: Trump’s America With Jon Sopel

4–4.55pm Fantastical Worlds

Sunday 24 May

2–2.55pm Antoinette Lattouf: Women Who Win

4–5pm Mick Herron In Conversation