2026 Festival
What they said about our festival
It was amazing. You have created the most engaging festival with your thoughtful curation of guests and panels. Loved it!
Geraldine BrooksPulitzer Prize-winning author
I really enjoyed the festival, both as a presenter and an audience member. Congratulations to all involved in Sorrento Writers Festival - it continues to go from strength to strength! SO many interesting, informative and thought-provoking sessions and a wide range of speakers and moderators.
Jane GodwinChildren’s author and 2026 guest speaker
….every year, it gets better – such interesting topics, speakers and moderators. And of course the ever welcoming and helpful volunteers. I love showing off the Sorrento Writers Festival to interstate visitors who all agree that it is a standout!
Penny DoeryFestival attendee
I greatly enjoyed Sorrento and look forward to returning in future - I hope the festival continues to go from strength to strength!
AC GraylingAuthor and 2026 guest speaker
Belated huge congrats on this year’s wonderful festival. I reckon they just keep on getting better each time and that’s certainly the feedback I’m getting.
Heather EwartJournalist and TV presenter
My personal congratulations to you for the 2026 Sorrento Writers Festival. Wandering around in my blue t-shirt the during the week it was great to hear the unsolicited comments from the visitors and locals. All were very complimentary. The weather blessed the days!
Marilyn Cunnington2026 Festival volunteer
I have been with you from the start and it gets better and better. I had to stay again my seven friends with whom I go to the Adelaide Festival. We continue to enjoy, be stimulated, extend our knowledge in so many directions. The variety and quality of speakers and moderators creates a difficult choice in ticket buying. Geoffrey Robertson/Grayling / Peter Doherty / Geraldine Brooks / Heather Rose and political thought to examine. Sorrento certainly turned on the weather. The volunteers deserve medals.
Susie HamsonFestival attendee
Just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to be part of the festival again. So impressed, as always, by the range of your program, the enthusiasm of your audiences, the vibes in Sorrento during the whole event and the general joy and engagement of everyone involved.
Kate MildenhallAuthor and 2026 moderator
Thank you for a wonderful experience last week, I had a fantastic time, and such brilliant conversations.
Seth Robinson2026 moderator
Huge congratulations. Brilliantly organised, great guests, glorious venues ... and so much content. My brain is still abuzz.
Jennifer ByrneJournalist and TV presenter
The buzz about the gorgeous Sorrento is real, so wonderful to catch up with writerly and bookish friends before, during and after events, and to enjoy the warm and generous hospitality of the town. I even feel you probably had a hand in the great weather!
Jill LanghammerLiterary Listings
Thank you for making such a stunning, inspiring and generous festival. I feel very lucky. It was just brilliant and I LOVED my sessions.
Sofie LagunaMiles Franklin Award winning author
Thank you again for all your hard work, attention to details and your wonderful ability to attract such high calibre speakers and moderators.
Megan RuleFestival attendee
It just keeps getting better and better.
Niki SavvaJournalist and author
It is the highlight of our year. So educative, informative, stimulating, and fun. I kept pinching myself that I was actually in the room listening to the “rock star” journalists, authors and speakers.
Jane SoutheyFestival attendee
Such a pleasure to be part of it. such a well curated event, great sessions, and very enjoyable. You've created something very special.
Michael BrissendenJournalist and author
...every year, it gets better – such interesting topics, speakers and moderators. And, of course, the ever welcoming and helpful volunteers. I love showing off the Sorrento Writers Festival to interstate visitors who all agree that it is a standout! Another triumphant festival …. We enjoyed it so, so much.
Sally Cappformer Melbourne Lord Mayor
The festival as the most incredible vibe! What an incredible event you and your team have created.
Sarah BaileyAuthor
World-class writers festival in a world-class location! Sunshine a bonus. Thank you so much.
Anne HodgesDonor and Festival goer