Event held on May 21

Syndey Writers Festival: Live & Local

Provided by: Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Event runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Daily, until 24/05/2026
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Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Address: 137 Reed Street, Greenway ACT 2901

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$10 per session / $75 full festival / $15 – $30 day passes

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One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will livestream its headline events from Sydney to Tuggeranong Arts Centre.

Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in The Space between sessions and have a chat with other book lovers.

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

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