Sydney Writers' Festival: Live & Local livestreaming Redcliffe Library

Next date: Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

After the wild success of Live & Local in 2024, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to Redcliffe Library in 2025, bringing the best of the Festival direct to you.

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas, and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live stream its headline events from Sydney to Redcliffe Library on Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24, and Sunday 25 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.

You can choose from author events including one for the family with Jeff Kinney, of Wimpy Kid fame, the Moriarty sisters, and Helen Garner. As well as discussions such as Untrue Crime with Ian Rankin and Baker's Delight featuring Natalie Paull from Beatrix Bakes.

Join us for Live & Local 2025, streamed live by Sydney Writers’ Festival and delivered locally to the Redcliffe Library.