Sydney Writers' Festival 2026: Live and Local Maitland (SOLD OUT)
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An evening of stories, ideas and conversation.A Big Literary Night Out in Maitland
Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local brings the energy of one of Australia’s biggest literary festivals right here to Maitland.
Not just a livestream. A full afternoon with acclaimed authors, bestselling books, bold ideas, grazing plates, literary trivia and conversations worth having.
Your Saturday at Live & Local
From 3pm to 9pm, Maitland Town Hall will become a gathering place for stories, debate and discovery.
You’ll experience:
Emma Grey live in person, discussing her latest novel Start at the End
Livestreamed Sydney Writers’ Festival sessions featuring major local and international authors
Grazing plates served between sessions, giving you time to pause, chat and enjoy the evening
Literary trivia covering classic novels, famous authors, festival books and the Sydney Writers’ Festival lineup
Big conversations about love, loss, fantasy, power, memory, literary fame, awards, and the books everyone is talking about
This is an event for readers, book clubs, big thinkers, fantasy fans, fiction lovers, trivia buffs and anyone who has ever finished a book and immediately needed to talk about it.
Because let’s be honest – half the fun of a great book is deciding whether it deserves the hype.
Saturday 23 May
3pm – 9pm
Maitland Town Hall
Tickets $40 per person
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Date
Saturday 23 May 2026 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Maitland Town Hall
263 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320
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