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BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival

State Library of New South Wales

BAD is celebrating our tenth anniversary with the best in Australian crime writing. They're back at the State Library of NSW offering their mix of debut and established authors in crime fiction, and true crime. Plus writing workshops, manuscript feedback and pitching sessions to publishers and agents. It wouldn't be BAD without our crime walks and the Danger Awards Ceremony where four awards will be presented: Best Debut Fiction, Best True Crime, Best Crime Non-Fiction and the People's Choice Award. There is also a special event at the Awards night to commemorate the 50th year of Agatha Christie's death and the centenary of her infamous 11-day disappearance.
BAD: Fingerprints, footsteps and handcuffs representing crime
When
20 November, 2026
Venue
State Library of New South Wales
Location and DirectionsMitchell Library Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Accessibility
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
Dates
  • Friday 20 November, 202609:00 - 20:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 21 November, 202609:00 - 20:00Confirmed Event
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