Save the Date
April 29 - May 2, 2027
Coming up
Throughout the year, Sorrento Writers Festival hosts events in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. We’d love to have you join us…
What's On
In Conversation: Jock Serong
Join us for the Melbourne launch of Jock Serong’s new biography of Australian manufacturing giant and business pioneer Sir Fletcher Jones.
Our 2026 Festival, in pictures…
That's a wrap!
5 days – 175 events – 23,112 tickets sold – 230+ authors and speakers – 202 volunteers
Countless hours of conversation.
2026 Festival
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2026 Festival
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5 days
175 events
23,112 tickets sold
230+ authors and speakers
202 volunteers
Countless hours of conversation.
Save the date: April 28-May 2, 2027
Support Us
You give, we grow. It’s as simple and as wonderful as that.
Without your help, we cannot stage our Festival. Nor can we harness funds for the newly-formed Sorrento Writers Festival Literacy Fund which helps children on the Mornington Peninsula to access books, improve their reading and writing skills, and create curiosity.
Donate
We are grateful to all our donors for investing in us, and for supporting us to sustain and grow our Festival and its programs. Your generosity will underpin our long-term commitment to encourage literacy and learning in our community.
Partner
By partnering with Sorrento Writers Festival you can benefit your business through a range of bespoke and curated offerings. Our teams will collaborate to tailor a partnership that meets your business needs and values, while also supporting our goals.
Volunteer
Volunteering at the Sorrento Writers Festival is rewarding, fun, and makes a meaningful contribution to the local community. Register your interest to volunteer in 2026 now.