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: Hannah Richell
The internationally-renowned UK-born novelist and mother of two small children turned to writing as a way of processing her grief. An Ocean and a Day, which will be launched in July, is the story of Hannah’s 10-year journey. Join us for this special “in conversation” with Hannah Richell and Festival Director Corrie Perkin.
In Conversation: Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly, The Australian’s editor-at-large and a respected political commentator, discusses his new book The Twilight of Exceptionalism and explores what the modern Liberal Party stands for – and how it can adapt to the challenges of the 21st century with Virginia Trioli.
Political Dinner with Journalist Paul Kelly
Sorrento Writers Festival extends a warm invitation to Sorrento Golf Club members to join a special Political Dinner with Paul Kelly, The Australian’s editor-at-large. The topic for discussion? Paul’s new book, The Twilight of Exceptionalism: The Liberal and Conservative Era 2013–22, which arrives in bookstores next month
Sorrento Golf Club
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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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
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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.
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