Venues

Sydney Writers' Festival strives to make every event as accessible as possible. All Festival venues are accessible, including wheelchair and level access.

Auslan-Interpreted Events

Tickets for Auslan-interpreted and closed-captioned events can be purchased through the Sydney Writers' Festival box office, either by phone on 02 9256 4200 or email ticketing@swf.org.au.

Hearing Loop System

The following venues are fitted with a hearing loop system: 

Captioning

Tickets for closed-captioned events can be purchased through the Sydney Writers' Festival box office, either by phone on 02 9256 4200 or email at ticketing@swf.org.au

Companion Cards

Companion Card holders qualify for a complimentary ticket for their companion. Please contact the Sydney Writers' Festival box office directly on 02 9256 4200 for assistance with your booking. 

Booking

To book accessible seats (including Auslan-interpreted and closed-captioned bookings) for events at Carriageworks, Seymour Centre, Green Square Library and Sydney Town Hall, please contact the Sydney Writers’ Festival box office on 02 9256 4200 or email at ticketing@swf.org.au.

To book accessible seats for events at City Recital Hall, please contact the City Recital Hall box office on 02 8256 2222 or in person at 2 Angel Place, Sydney.

To book accessible seats for events at suburban and regional venues, please contact venues directly – you can find contact information on our Venues page. 

For all other events, please refer to the individual event listings for booking details.

Access at Carriageworks

Carriageworks has a wheelchair ramp and level access at all entrances. There is level access and accessible seating available in all venues along with multiple assessible toilets. 

Accessible parking is available at Carriageworks and the Seymour Centre. Please call 02 8571 9099 for Carriageworks parking information.