The Addi Road Writers’ Festival 2026 is a single-day literary event on May 16, 2026, from 11:00 to 18:00 at Addison Road Community Centre in Marrickville, exploring the theme 'Truth Beauty' through ten panels, talks, an art exhibition, live music hotspots, spoken word, theatre, and comic-book storytelling. Key attractions include discussions on crime writing with Philip McLaren, Latin American literature, anxiety in writing, men's interior lives, future imaginings, and performances by artists like Helen Franzmann, Ethan Eshuys, and the Dorr-e Dari Artistic Group. The festival spans Gumbramorra Hall, StirrUp Gallery, and Greek Theatre, with affordable tickets from $20 to $50 providing access to all sessions subject to capacity. Family and pet-friendly outdoor green spaces offer relaxation areas with food and coffee available. All profits support Addi Road's food relief and community programs.