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Book lovers, aspiring writers and curious minds have a new reason to visit Sydney this spring, with Sydney Writers’ Festival launching Homegrown, a two-weekend celebration of Australian writing, ideas and creativity.
Presented in partnership with the State Library of NSW and supported by the NSW Government, Homegrown will feature more than 25 free literary events across Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September and Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October 2026.
The program extends Sydney Writers’ Festival beyond its traditional May festival, creating more opportunities throughout the year for audiences to meet celebrated Australian authors and engage with important contemporary ideas.
Free Literary Events at the State Library of NSW
Homegrown will bring novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists and thinkers together for free talks, panel discussions, live podcast recordings and creative workshops.
Sydney Writers’ Festival CEO Brooke Webb said the program is designed to make literary conversations freely accessible while providing opportunities for audiences to discover writers, develop creative skills and connect through stories and ideas.
For visitors exploring Sydney, the State Library of NSW provides an impressive cultural setting close to the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Opera House and the city centre, making Homegrown an appealing addition to a Sydney cultural itinerary.
Celebrating Australian Fiction and Poetry
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Gail Jones, Christos Tsiolkas and Sarah Holland-Batt will explore the life and legacy of Miles Franklin in Reading David Malouf. International bestselling author Garth Nix will introduce his new adult space opera Massif.
The program also brings together Suzie Miller and David Williamson to discuss the evolution of Australian theatre, while Charlotte Wood, Tony Birch and Emily Perkins explore the books that have shaped their writing lives in The Novelists’ Book Club.
Crime writer Michael Robotham will discuss his first Australia-set thriller, Tell Me Something True, while Holly Ringland explores memory and belonging in The World Beneath Her Feet.
First Nations and Queer Stories
Homegrown also provides an important platform for diverse Australian voices.
First Nations poets Jazz Money, Dakota Feirer and Luke Patterson will explore Aboriginal resistance and resilience in Sword and Shield.
Meet Cute and Queer celebrates contemporary Australian LGBTQIA+ romance, while Writing Queer Sydney explores the city’s LGBTQIA+ history and present-day culture.
These sessions demonstrate the breadth of Australian storytelling and the many perspectives that contribute to the nation’s literary identity.
Ideas, Politics and Contemporary Australia
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Susan Orlean and Pip Williams will celebrate libraries in Library Books, while Bruce Pascoe discusses the continuing cultural impact of Dark Emu.
Fran Kelly, Kerry O’Brien and Laura Tingle will examine Australian political writing and biography in ABC Radio National’s Top 100 Australian Books: Power & Politics.
Other sessions explore Australian democracy, the housing crisis, memoir, family, cultural inheritance and the experiences of younger generations.
Plan Your Sydney Literary Escape
With all Homegrown events free, the program offers an accessible way to experience Sydney’s vibrant literary and cultural scene. Bookings are recommended, making it worthwhile for visitors and locals to plan ahead.
The full program and booking information are available through the official Sydney Writers’ Festival website.
Sydney Writers’ Festival Contact Details
Sydney Writers’ Festival
Website: https://www.swf.org.au/
Email: info@swf.org.au
Phone: +61 2 9256 1311
Address: Sydney Writers’ Festival, Sydney, NSW, Australia
State Library of NSW Contact Details
State Library of New South Wales
Website: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/
Phone: +61 2 9273 1414
Address: Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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