OUR FAQ
There are many moving parts that go into hosting the Manly Writers' Festival that require advance preparation, so purchasing your ticket beforehand helps us optimise the festival experience. You can buy them online until the session is on or purchase a ticket at the festival by heading to the Concierge Desk on Level 1 of the Darley Smith Building.
Full refunds, less transaction costs charged by the payment provider, will be given until midnight AEDT on 23rd February 2024. After that day, we are unable to provide a refund other than extenuating personal circumstances. If such circumstances arise, you can seek a refund by emailing us at hello@manlywritersfestival.com.au.
If, for any reason, we cancel a session you will receive a refund in full.
Yes. Questions are encouraged, and we believe it is an important feature of a writers' festival.
Be comfortable.
For general sessions, it includes admission to the session. For special events, inclusions are detailed as part of the information about the special event.
The main venue for the Schools Program and the adult program is the Darley Smith Building, St Matthew’s Church, corner of Darley Road and The Corso, Manly.
Other venues we’re using include:
Hotel Steyne, Manly
Manly Pacific MGallery Hotel, Manly
Manly Spirits Distillery, Brookvale
For detailed information and maps, check out our page on Venues.
Yes, there will be author signings after each session within Gleebooks which is located in the Ebbs Room off the ground floor courtyard. Books that are featured at the festival (and more) will be available for purchase.
Coffee is, of course, synonymous with books and reading! So we have an onsite Book Beans Cafe that is open from approximately 9am-4pm on Friday and Saturday, serving coffee, tea, and fresh juices.
There are also many cafes, delis, pubs, and restaurants in the local area.
We comply with the Covid Safe guidelines in place for events of this kind as required by the New South Wales Government. These are available on the NSW Health website.
The Manly Writer's Festival is an annual event celebrating storytelling, creativity, and community based in and around Manly, Sydney. It features author panels, workshops, and various community events.
We offer various sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Please contact us at hello@manlywritersfestival.org.au for more information on how you can support the festival.
The 2025 Manly Writer's Festival will be held in and around Manly on 28, 29, 30 March. Check the PROGRAM link for details of the program, as well as individual sessions.
Yes, we welcome volunteers to help us bring the festival to life. You can apply to volunteer through our website and enjoy an unforgettable experience while contributing to a cultural celebration.
Tickets for the Manly Writer's Festival can be purchased through the TICKETS links on this website, or directly via Humanitix (search for 2025 Manly Writers' Festival).
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Manly Writers' Festival acknowledges and thanks the original storytellers on the lands on which our events take place, the Gameraygal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing connection and culture, and we pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present, as well as emerging leaders.