The Sydney Writers’ Festival Live and Local program in 2026 will involve over 90 partners and 152 venues, expanding its reach to book lovers across Australia. It will run from May 21 to May 24 at the Echuca library.
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The Sydney Writers’ Festival Live and Local program returns in 2026, expanding its reach to book lovers across Australia with more than 90 partners and 152 venues.
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The program will run from Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, bringing world-renowned writers and conversations directly to Echuca.
Sydney Writers' Festival artistic director Ann Mossop said the program was central to reaching audiences beyond Sydney by opening up headline conversations to communities across the country.
“Each year, the program connects readers in regional and remote Australia with some of the most sought-after events in our program, delivered in their local venues,” she said.
“It's about ensuring that wherever you are, you can be part of the ideas, stories and discussions that define Sydney Writers' Festival.”
The Echuca library will host six live-streamed sessions featuring prominent authors.
Booker Prize-winning author Yann Martel will discuss his new novel, Son of Nobody, on Thursday, May 21 at noon.
Booker Prize-winning author Yann Martel will discuss his new novel Son of Nobody.
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Chef Stephanie Alexander will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Cook’s Companion at 2pm the same day.
Thursday will conclude with authors Robbie Arnott, Yann Martel and Tasma Walton discussing bringing the past to life in stories from near and far at 4pm.
Chef Stephanie Alexander will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Cook's Companion.
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Friday, May 22 features bestselling author Trent Dalton discussing his latest novel, Gravity Let Me Go, at 2pm.
The day concludes with Great Adaptations at 4pm, where Mick Herron and Suzie Miller will explore adapting stories from page to screen.
Children’s author Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants and Dog Man series, will appear on Sunday, May 24 at noon.
Bestselling author Trent Dalton will discuss his latest novel, Gravity Let Me Go.
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The program is supported by Libby, the library reading app, which offers featured authors’ titles through a dedicated carousel.
Readers can access these works and thousands of other titles using their library card.
More information is available at swf.org.au, with book borrowing available through libbyapp.com.
For inquiries about the Echuca events, contact Echuca library on 5481 2555, visit the branch at 251 Anstruther St, Echuca or book at campaspe.vic.gov.au/Library
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