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    South Coast Readers & Writers Festival

    A celebration of reading, writing and creativity on the South Coast of NSW

    South Coast Readers & Writers Festival

    A celebration of reading, writing and creativity on the South Coast of NSW

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    The South Coast Readers & Writers Festival returns to Thirroul over three days, 24–26 July, with a vibrant lineup of literary talent from rising local stars to international bestsellers.

    With first guests Evelyn Araluen, Antoinette Lattouf, James Bradley, Sulari Gentill, Michelle De Kretser, Tara Moss, Kate Mildenhall, and Andrew Pippos.

    Held in the Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, the Festival is a celebration of all things reading, writing and creativity on the South Coast of NSW. Join us for 12 unique sessions on Saturday and 10 sessions on Sunday, on topics ranging from crime fiction, history, young adult literature, poetry, environmental writing, publishing, memoir, literary journals and more.

    Plus, book launches, author workshops and a FREE "The Library That Made Me" event on Friday night brought to you by the State Library of NSW (ticketing to come).

    There's something for everyone this year at the SCRWF!

    Saturday, Sunday and two-day early bird tickets are NOW ON SALE.

    Full program launch coming soon.

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    • 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul New South Wales 2515
    • EARLY BIRD Weekend pass $170 Saturday pass $100 Sunday pass $85 GENERAL ADMISSION (on sale from 16 June) Weekend $190 Saturday $110 Sunday $95 SCWC members can access a $10 ticket discount: southcoastwriters.org/discountcodes UOW students can access a 50% ticket discount: email [email protected] Single session tickets will be available closer to the date of the festival
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    • 5:30 - 9:00pm Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm Sunday
    Event Dates
    • July 24, 2026 - July 26, 2026 Add to iCalendar Upcoming
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    • 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul New South Wales 2515, Australia

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