39th annual festival · Vancouver

Read. Resist. Repair. Rejoice.

October 18–25, 2026. A week of books, ideas and live conversation across Granville Island and Vancouver.

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2026 Vancouver Writers Fest campaign artwork
Festival
Oct 18–25
2026
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Three conversations worth leaving home for.

A tighter homepage hierarchy keeps the Festival easy to scan. Hover the artwork for a more tactile preview.

R. F. Kuang event artwork
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Sep 26 · Sold out

R. F. Kuang

Special Event
Barbara Kingsolver event artwork
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Oct 18

Barbara Kingsolver

Opening night
Malcolm Gladwell event artwork
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Nov 24 · Sold out

Malcolm Gladwell

Special Event
Meet the writers

Familiar voices. New discoveries.

A quick visual route into the lineup, using real Festival author photography.

R. F. Kuang
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R. F. Kuang

Rachel Reid
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Rachel Reid

Barbara Kingsolver
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Barbara Kingsolver

Malcolm Gladwell
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Malcolm Gladwell

Choose your way in

The Festival, without the information overload.

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Festival events

Browse conversations, readings and special events in one place.

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Youth

Programming for students, teachers and young readers.

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Watch & listen

Catch recorded conversations and Festival media.

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Plan your visit

Accessibility, venues and practical information before you arrive.

Come for a writer. Leave with a stack.

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