Welcome to Sydney Writer's Festival: Live & Local at the Albury LibraryMuseum.

After the wild success of Live & Local in 2024, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to Albury LibraryMuseum in 2025 to bring the best of the festival direct to you. One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will livestream its headline events from Sydney to the LibraryMuseum 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, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage. We can't wait to see you there!

Retro Lane opening hours
Monday to Friday: 10am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm

Sunday: closed

Contact the host of Sydney Writers Festival- Live & Local 2025