Welcome to the South Coast Readers & Writers Festival, a celebration of reading, writing, and creativity on the South Coast of NSW.
The South Coast Readers & Writers Festival returns to Thirroul over the weekend of 5–6 July with a vibrant lineup of literary talent, from rising stars to international bestsellers.
The full festival program is now LIVE featuring local voices, return guests, and internationally bestselling authors.
Join us at the festival for gripping and challenging conversations, tales ancient and new, poetry readings, current affairs, and insights into the business of publishing. Discover new authors and find your next favourite read.
With headlining authors CHARLOTTE McCONAGHY (Wild Dark Shore), ISOBELLE CARMODY (Comes the Night), PIP WILLIAMS (The Bookbinder of Jericho), KATE FORSYTH (Psykhe), NIKKI GEMMELL (Wing), NARDI SIMPSON (the belburd), OMAR SAKR (The Nightmare Sequence), JESSIE TU (The Honeyeater), and AMY REMEIKIS (What’s the Big Idea?).
Dive into a celebration of writing, ideas, and voices that inspire, challenge, and connect us, in the picturesque village of Thirroul on the NSW South Coast.
PLUS! Festival workshops on Friday 4 July in Coledale Community Hall with Ryan Butta and Isobelle Carmody.
Buy an early bird ticket and go in the running to win a copy of Nikki Gemmell’s Wing, Dissolve, or the anthology What’s the Big Idea? featuring Amy Remeikis.
SCWC members can access a discount code for tickets via the Discount Codes page on our website.
2024 festival attendee
“It was small enough to feel inspired, step out into the sun, and soak in the amazing talents we have in the local community.”
2024 festival attendee
“I loved the vibe of the event. For a regional place, it felt wonderfully international.”
Be involved!
Want to be involved in our next festival? Let us know through the form below.
