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Program Changes
The following events have changed since the publication of the 2026 Sydney Writers' Festival Program Guide.
Wednesday 6 May
NEW EVENT: A second time for the event Niall Williams in Conversation has been added to the program and is taking place on Wednesday 6 May, 1–2pm.
Thursday 21 May
TIME UPDATE: Back to Back Barries LIVE on Thursday 21 May, 9–9.30am is now running from 9–9.45am.
Friday 22 May
VENUE UPDATE: Susan Choi: Flashlight on Friday 22 May, 12–1pm is now taking place in Bay 17 at Carriageworks.
VENUE UPDATE: Tony Abbott: Australia: A History on Friday 22 May, 12–1pm is now taking place in Bay 20 at Carriageworks.
Saturday 23 May
TITLE UPDATE: The Future of Democracy: Trump's America with Jon Sopel on Saturday 23 May, 12–1pm is now titled The Future of Democracy: Democracy After Trump with Jon Sopel.
NEW EVENT: A second date for the event An Evening with R.F. Kuang has been added to the program and is taking place on Saturday 23 May, 7.30–8.30pm.