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Sorrento Writers Festival Returns with Over 200 Names, Presenting Bold Conversations That Tackle The Big Issues of Our T...

Bringing more than 200 thought-provoking writers and thinkers to the coast, this seaside gathering unpacks timely issues and delivers fresh perspectives.

Auckland Writers Festival 2026: a selection of reviews from the record-breaking books fest

A review round-up of Auckland Writers Festival events by Spinoff staffers. Book people are the best. Every year the tens of thousands of people from the very young to the very old...

Auckland Writers Festival, Day 1: review

Ardern ecstasies at Auckland Writers Festival

Day 2 of Auckland Writers Festival, reviewed

Steve Braunias reports from the second day of New Zealand's biggest literary festival The post

After collapse and controversy, Adelaide writers’ week has a new director: ‘I don’t envy anyone in this position’

Rosemarie Milsom, who formed and runs Newcastle writers festival, will take over from Louise Adler after the literary festival imploded over invitation to Randa Abdel-FattahGet our...

Sydney film festival 2026: nine of the best movies and one free event

With 248 films to choose from, highlights include The Death of Robin Hood, Leviticus and a ‘psychosexual horror’ starring Hacks’ Hannah Einbinder and Gillian AndersonThe Sydney fil...

A twist in the tale: Introducing Auckland Writers Festival’s ‘cool cousin’

Claire Mabey explores Auckland Writers Festival’s latest lit innovation. There’s nothing better than coming across a juicy turn of events in a story you thought you could predict....

Ten things I learned at Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival 2026

Claire Mabey spends four days at one of New Zealand’s largest book festivals in one of New Zealand’s smallest towns. Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival has grown into one of A...

Mapping New Worlds: Nairobi Litfest 2026 Brings Writers, Dreamers, and Public Libraries Together for Its Fifth Edition

Nairobi Litfest 2026, the fifth edition of the festival, took place from 8–10 May 2026 across Nairobi’s public libraries:  McMillan Memorial Library (Masterclasses), Kaloleni Libra...

Sydney Film Festival’s full 2026 programme just dropped

From Charli XCX speaking polish to Isabelle Huppert as a camp vampire. The post Sydney Film Festival’s full 2026 programme just dropped appeared first on RUSSH.

Stephen Symons, Jessica Powers, Chris Marais, Julienne du Toit, and Many Others Will Be at the 2026 Karoo Writers Festiv...

Few literary festivals can claim to take place in the home of the writer they honour, but the Karoo Writers Festival is one of them. Returning to Cradock in the Eastern Cape from J...

Roddy Doyle: ‘When you’re a Dublin writer, you’re inevitably asked about Joyce, and it’s tedious’

The Booker prize-winning novelist and screenwriter shares the tune he’d want played at his funeral and why he’d have a couple of pints with Charles Dickens but not threeYou’ve writ...

Charli xcx, Isabelle Huppert, Tony Leung Chiu-wai Head First Wave of Sydney Film Festival Titles

The 73rd Sydney Film Festival has unveiled an initial slate of 13 films ahead of its full program reveal, offering an early look at what festivalgoers can expect when the event run...

“To Be Read in Africa Is a Special Joy”: Chigozie Obioma on Craft, Distance, and the African Literary Landscape at FLAM...

Marrakech’s Jamaa El Fna square turned literary crossroads last month as the Festival du Livre Africain de Marrakech (FLAM) held its fourth edition from April 23 to 25, 2026, under...

Sydney Royal Easter Show helps emerging artists build their careers

Sydney Royal Easter Show helps emerging artists build their careers

Nick Makoha, Ellah Wakatama, Tunde Onakoya, Alain Mabanckou and Many Others will be at the 2026 Nairobi Litfest!

The fifth edition of the Nairobi Litfest, co-presented by Book Bunk and Hay Festival Global, runs from 8 to 10 May 2026, and the programme they have assembled is one of the most am...

Life after politics top of agenda for post-election Scottish book festival as line-up unveiled

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Acclaimed Writers Bring Insightful and Inspiring Works to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

An enriching collection of literature centered on history, advocacy, parenting, education, and discovery will take the spotlight at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026...

Sheltering at the Sydney Opera House

Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.

Rising 2026 Is Ascending, Adding a Pasifika Block Party, Underground Club Nights and First Peoples-Led Works to Its Huge...

This city-wide arts and culture festival is climbing higher in 2026, now adding Pasifika block parties, underground club nights and art trams to the mix.

Five Acclaimed Authors Bring Inspiring Nonfiction to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026

Literary voices with powerful messages and transformative life perspectives will take center stage at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026 as five thought-provoking non...

Verses Festival of Words – Canada’s Largest Spoken Word Festival

The Verses Festival of Words, presented by Vancouver Poetry House, is Canada's largest spoken word festival happeing April 27 to May 2, 2026. The post Verses Festival of Words – Ca...