: Sorrento Writers Festival
29 April @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm AEST

The Sorrento Writers Festival returns to the Mornington Peninsula, bringing together some of Australia’s leading writers, journalists, thinkers and creatives for four days of conversations, ideas and community.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Sorrento’s coastal landscape, the Festival features author talks, panel discussions, performances, a Schools Program and a vibrant Family Afternoon. Loved by locals and visitors alike, it has quickly become one of Victoria’s most significant cultural events.
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