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Bondi Books and Ideas Weekend

Bondi Pavilion

Novelists, poets, journalists, memoirists, creatives, thinkers and cultural commentators are gathering at Bondi Pavilion this November for an inspiring and entertaining weekend of conversations, stories and performance. For three vibrant days, writers, readers and curious minds will come together to share stories, discover new voices and explore the ideas shaping the world. Lovers of the written word can listen to powerful poetry from First Nations poets, wordsmiths and spoken-word artists. Bondi-philes can discover the beach through the lens of its celebrated chroniclers and hear local novelists reveal the real-life inspirations behind their riveting new books. For those wanting to take a deeper dive, there are discussions about what ethical AI might look like, and social media's embrace of the outrage industry. Audiences can unpack the ever-changing advice on raising children; rethink what they know about brain ageing; and examine the role of ideas – and the freedom to express them – in Australia's shifting political and cultural landscape. Whether you come for a favourite author, a new idea or simply the pleasure of a good conversation, there's plenty to discover.
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend
When
20 November, 2026
Venue
Bondi Pavilion
Location and DirectionsQueen Elizabeth Dr Bondi Beach New South Wales 2026 Australia
Product Types
  • Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
Accessibility
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accessibility Information
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Dates
  • Friday 20 November, 2026 - Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 21 November, 2026 - Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 22 November, 2026 - Confirmed Event