Vancouver Writers Fest
@writersfest.bc.ca
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📚 2025 Festival Oct 20–26
📖 Special Events Sept–Dec
📚 2025 Festival Oct 20–26
📖 Special Events Sept–Dec
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🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW for all events at the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest! 🎟️
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#VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.
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#VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.
Did you spot all of the stories by gifted young writers around Granville Island during #VWF2025? We love working with the Writers’ Exchange to share the voices of Vancouver youth!
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Did you spot all of the stories by gifted young writers around Granville Island during #VWF2025? We love working with the Writers’ Exchange to share the voices of Vancouver youth!
‼️ This is not a drill! A new batch of tickets has just been released for our previously sold out special event, Margaret Atwood in Conversation with Carol Off — December 9 at the Orpheum. Presented with the support of Penguin Random House Canada.
Tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/event/atwood...
Tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/event/atwood...
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
‼️ This is not a drill! A new batch of tickets has just been released for our previously sold out special event, Margaret Atwood in Conversation with Carol Off — December 9 at the Orpheum. Presented with the support of Penguin Random House Canada.
Tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/event/atwood...
Tickets: writersfest.bc.ca/event/atwood...
Congratulations to the winners of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards!
We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025
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We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025
ggbooks.ca#winners
Governor General’s Literary Awards | GGBooks
Discover Canada's best books - the winners and finalists of the Governor General's Literary Awards (GGBooks)
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November 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Congratulations to the winners of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards!
We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025
ggbooks.ca#winners
We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025
ggbooks.ca#winners
📣 Limited tickets remaining for Chris Hadfield in Vancouver on Saturday, November 15!
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The astronaut, former commander of the International Space Station, and internationally bestselling author joins us with his new interstellar thriller, Final Orbit.
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The astronaut, former commander of the International Space Station, and internationally bestselling author joins us with his new interstellar thriller, Final Orbit.
Chris Hadfield in Conversation with André Picard | Vancouver Writers Fest
Presented in partnership with Book Warehouse, and with the support of Penguin Random House Canada and SFU. Tickets for this event include a copy of Final Orbit (a value of $39). A veteran of three sp...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
📣 Limited tickets remaining for Chris Hadfield in Vancouver on Saturday, November 15!
writersfest.bc.ca/event/chris-...
The astronaut, former commander of the International Space Station, and internationally bestselling author joins us with his new interstellar thriller, Final Orbit.
writersfest.bc.ca/event/chris-...
The astronaut, former commander of the International Space Station, and internationally bestselling author joins us with his new interstellar thriller, Final Orbit.
Events like The Afternoon Tea, Food for Thought, and our opening reception could not take place without the support of our incredible Granville Island neighbours and wider community beyond. 💛🍕🥐
📸 First photo by Paola Tolentino
📸 First photo by Paola Tolentino
November 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Events like The Afternoon Tea, Food for Thought, and our opening reception could not take place without the support of our incredible Granville Island neighbours and wider community beyond. 💛🍕🥐
📸 First photo by Paola Tolentino
📸 First photo by Paola Tolentino
We’d like to extend our deep gratitude to all of our sponsors and partners, public and private sector funders, and individual donors, without whom we couldn’t do our work.
Thank you for all of the collaboration and support that made #VWF2025 possible!
Thank you for all of the collaboration and support that made #VWF2025 possible!
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We’d like to extend our deep gratitude to all of our sponsors and partners, public and private sector funders, and individual donors, without whom we couldn’t do our work.
Thank you for all of the collaboration and support that made #VWF2025 possible!
Thank you for all of the collaboration and support that made #VWF2025 possible!
The Vancouver Writers Fest couldn’t happen without the support of our incredible team of 400 volunteers. Year after year, we hear from authors and attendees about how helpful and welcoming they are.
Help us thank them for all that they do! ❤️
Help us thank them for all that they do! ❤️
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Vancouver Writers Fest couldn’t happen without the support of our incredible team of 400 volunteers. Year after year, we hear from authors and attendees about how helpful and welcoming they are.
Help us thank them for all that they do! ❤️
Help us thank them for all that they do! ❤️
New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Wednesday, May 13, 2026!
🎟️ Use our presale code to book tickets now: VWF25
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🎟️ Use our presale code to book tickets now: VWF25
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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Wednesday, May 13, 2026!
🎟️ Use our presale code to book tickets now: VWF25
www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110063...
🎟️ Use our presale code to book tickets now: VWF25
www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110063...
Get your tickets for the 50/50 Raffle and you could bring home half the pot, which is currently over $7,000!
Funds raised from this raffle will support our Festival youth outreach programming. ❤️
Get your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/vwf2025
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Funds raised from this raffle will support our Festival youth outreach programming. ❤️
Get your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/vwf2025
Gaming Event Licence #164389
Vancouver Writers Fest 50/50 Cash Raffle 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Get your tickets for the 50/50 Raffle and you could bring home half the pot, which is currently over $7,000!
Funds raised from this raffle will support our Festival youth outreach programming. ❤️
Get your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/vwf2025
Gaming Event Licence #164389
Funds raised from this raffle will support our Festival youth outreach programming. ❤️
Get your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/vwf2025
Gaming Event Licence #164389
It takes more than a village to make the Vancouver Writers Fest happen—it takes a city. We’re so lucky to inhabit this one, filled with people who care deeply about books, ideas, and dialogue. Thank you for joining us at #VWF2025!
October 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It takes more than a village to make the Vancouver Writers Fest happen—it takes a city. We’re so lucky to inhabit this one, filled with people who care deeply about books, ideas, and dialogue. Thank you for joining us at #VWF2025!
On the seventh and final day of #VWF2025:
1. Volunteers serve sherry at The Afternoon Tea, a beloved VWF tradition started by our late founding Artistic Director Alma Lee.
2. Eleanor Wachtel speaks with the luminary, Booker-shortlisted author Kiran Desai.
1. Volunteers serve sherry at The Afternoon Tea, a beloved VWF tradition started by our late founding Artistic Director Alma Lee.
2. Eleanor Wachtel speaks with the luminary, Booker-shortlisted author Kiran Desai.
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
On the seventh and final day of #VWF2025:
1. Volunteers serve sherry at The Afternoon Tea, a beloved VWF tradition started by our late founding Artistic Director Alma Lee.
2. Eleanor Wachtel speaks with the luminary, Booker-shortlisted author Kiran Desai.
1. Volunteers serve sherry at The Afternoon Tea, a beloved VWF tradition started by our late founding Artistic Director Alma Lee.
2. Eleanor Wachtel speaks with the luminary, Booker-shortlisted author Kiran Desai.
A small roundup of highlights from day 6 of #VWF2025:
1. The magical Lit Cab; music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons, with Aotearoa New Zealand author Michael Bennett pictured.
2. Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross (🍈) and Sheung-King (🍊) chat in this photo from K2 Literary.
1. The magical Lit Cab; music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons, with Aotearoa New Zealand author Michael Bennett pictured.
2. Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross (🍈) and Sheung-King (🍊) chat in this photo from K2 Literary.
October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A small roundup of highlights from day 6 of #VWF2025:
1. The magical Lit Cab; music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons, with Aotearoa New Zealand author Michael Bennett pictured.
2. Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross (🍈) and Sheung-King (🍊) chat in this photo from K2 Literary.
1. The magical Lit Cab; music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons, with Aotearoa New Zealand author Michael Bennett pictured.
2. Jacquelyn Zong-Li Ross (🍈) and Sheung-King (🍊) chat in this photo from K2 Literary.
We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of author Tim Cook, who was invited to speak at this year’s Festival. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and his many readers.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of author Tim Cook, who was invited to speak at this year’s Festival. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and his many readers.
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
We’ve arrived at the final day of #VWF2025, and today’s offerings are among the best. Tickets available for:
78. Food for Thought
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79. The Divorce Diaries
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81. Global Political Narratives
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78. Food for Thought
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79. The Divorce Diaries
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81. Global Political Narratives
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October 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’ve arrived at the final day of #VWF2025, and today’s offerings are among the best. Tickets available for:
78. Food for Thought
writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...
79. The Divorce Diaries
writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...
81. Global Political Narratives
writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...
78. Food for Thought
writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...
79. The Divorce Diaries
writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...
81. Global Political Narratives
writersfest.bc.ca/festival-eve...
Day 5 of #VWF2025:
1. Elamin Abdelmahmoud hosts an event with contributors to the new anthology, Elbows Up. Pictured w/ Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig.
2. A powerful discussion on censorship & book banning with Ira Wells, Mike Curato, and Jeremy Tiang, shared by moderator Marian Botsford Fraser.
1. Elamin Abdelmahmoud hosts an event with contributors to the new anthology, Elbows Up. Pictured w/ Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig.
2. A powerful discussion on censorship & book banning with Ira Wells, Mike Curato, and Jeremy Tiang, shared by moderator Marian Botsford Fraser.
October 26, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Day 5 of #VWF2025:
1. Elamin Abdelmahmoud hosts an event with contributors to the new anthology, Elbows Up. Pictured w/ Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig.
2. A powerful discussion on censorship & book banning with Ira Wells, Mike Curato, and Jeremy Tiang, shared by moderator Marian Botsford Fraser.
1. Elamin Abdelmahmoud hosts an event with contributors to the new anthology, Elbows Up. Pictured w/ Artistic Director Leslie Hurtig.
2. A powerful discussion on censorship & book banning with Ira Wells, Mike Curato, and Jeremy Tiang, shared by moderator Marian Botsford Fraser.
Don’t let a little rain stop you from catching the last two days of #VWF2025! It’s the perfect time to warm up indoors with rejuvenating conversations and excellent books.
Stay cozy with merch from the pop-up bookstore, modelled here by Festival Assistant Kelly.
Stay cozy with merch from the pop-up bookstore, modelled here by Festival Assistant Kelly.
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Don’t let a little rain stop you from catching the last two days of #VWF2025! It’s the perfect time to warm up indoors with rejuvenating conversations and excellent books.
Stay cozy with merch from the pop-up bookstore, modelled here by Festival Assistant Kelly.
Stay cozy with merch from the pop-up bookstore, modelled here by Festival Assistant Kelly.
Saturday is the penultimate day of #VWF2025, and the schedule is packed with fantastic events from morning to night. Don’t miss out on these top pick events that still have tickets available:
October 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Saturday is the penultimate day of #VWF2025, and the schedule is packed with fantastic events from morning to night. Don’t miss out on these top pick events that still have tickets available:
More from yesterday at #VWF2025:
1. Cory Doctorow delivers brilliant remarks on the state of the internet, with David Moscrop.
2. A crucial conversation about writing in today’s America: Jess Walter, Curtis Sittenfeld, Anne de Marcken, and John Freeman. Photo: @readsunderamountain via Instagram
1. Cory Doctorow delivers brilliant remarks on the state of the internet, with David Moscrop.
2. A crucial conversation about writing in today’s America: Jess Walter, Curtis Sittenfeld, Anne de Marcken, and John Freeman. Photo: @readsunderamountain via Instagram
October 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
More from yesterday at #VWF2025:
1. Cory Doctorow delivers brilliant remarks on the state of the internet, with David Moscrop.
2. A crucial conversation about writing in today’s America: Jess Walter, Curtis Sittenfeld, Anne de Marcken, and John Freeman. Photo: @readsunderamountain via Instagram
1. Cory Doctorow delivers brilliant remarks on the state of the internet, with David Moscrop.
2. A crucial conversation about writing in today’s America: Jess Walter, Curtis Sittenfeld, Anne de Marcken, and John Freeman. Photo: @readsunderamountain via Instagram
There was something for everyone on day 4 of #VWF2025:
1. A star-studded lineup of poets, hosted by Johnny Trinh, enthralls the audience at The Poetry Bash.
2. Mike Curato delivers a moving presentation and a peek into the creative process behind his bestselling & frequently banned book, Flamer.
1. A star-studded lineup of poets, hosted by Johnny Trinh, enthralls the audience at The Poetry Bash.
2. Mike Curato delivers a moving presentation and a peek into the creative process behind his bestselling & frequently banned book, Flamer.
October 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
There was something for everyone on day 4 of #VWF2025:
1. A star-studded lineup of poets, hosted by Johnny Trinh, enthralls the audience at The Poetry Bash.
2. Mike Curato delivers a moving presentation and a peek into the creative process behind his bestselling & frequently banned book, Flamer.
1. A star-studded lineup of poets, hosted by Johnny Trinh, enthralls the audience at The Poetry Bash.
2. Mike Curato delivers a moving presentation and a peek into the creative process behind his bestselling & frequently banned book, Flamer.
It’s dance party day at #VWF2025! 🎉🪩🕺 But first, a lineup of thought-provoking daytime events, coinciding with the teachers’ Pro-D Day and open to all. Events that still have tickets available include:
October 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It’s dance party day at #VWF2025! 🎉🪩🕺 But first, a lineup of thought-provoking daytime events, coinciding with the teachers’ Pro-D Day and open to all. Events that still have tickets available include:
More highlights from yesterday at #VWF2025:
1. Canisia Lubrin and Otoniya J. Okot Bitek offer thought-provoking writing exercises in their poetry masterclass.
2. Class is in session with UBC Night Class professors, an annual highlight for new and experienced writers. Photo: Paola Tolentino
1. Canisia Lubrin and Otoniya J. Okot Bitek offer thought-provoking writing exercises in their poetry masterclass.
2. Class is in session with UBC Night Class professors, an annual highlight for new and experienced writers. Photo: Paola Tolentino
October 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
More highlights from yesterday at #VWF2025:
1. Canisia Lubrin and Otoniya J. Okot Bitek offer thought-provoking writing exercises in their poetry masterclass.
2. Class is in session with UBC Night Class professors, an annual highlight for new and experienced writers. Photo: Paola Tolentino
1. Canisia Lubrin and Otoniya J. Okot Bitek offer thought-provoking writing exercises in their poetry masterclass.
2. Class is in session with UBC Night Class professors, an annual highlight for new and experienced writers. Photo: Paola Tolentino
Some special moments from Wednesday, day 3 of #VWF2025:
1. Canadian icon Miriam Toews with Eleanor Wachtel.
2. Stephanie Sinclair, David A. Robertson, and katherena vermette share their new anthology for young readers. Photo: Victoria San Martin
1. Canadian icon Miriam Toews with Eleanor Wachtel.
2. Stephanie Sinclair, David A. Robertson, and katherena vermette share their new anthology for young readers. Photo: Victoria San Martin
October 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Some special moments from Wednesday, day 3 of #VWF2025:
1. Canadian icon Miriam Toews with Eleanor Wachtel.
2. Stephanie Sinclair, David A. Robertson, and katherena vermette share their new anthology for young readers. Photo: Victoria San Martin
1. Canadian icon Miriam Toews with Eleanor Wachtel.
2. Stephanie Sinclair, David A. Robertson, and katherena vermette share their new anthology for young readers. Photo: Victoria San Martin
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We (readers) all miss hearing Eleanor Wachtel on CBC radio. Thank you @writersfest.bc.ca for bringing her to the festival. It was a wonderful interview with the incomparable Miriam Toews.
October 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We (readers) all miss hearing Eleanor Wachtel on CBC radio. Thank you @writersfest.bc.ca for bringing her to the festival. It was a wonderful interview with the incomparable Miriam Toews.
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How lucky we are to have Indigenous authors like @davidarobertson.bsky.social and Bruce McIvor at the @writersfest.bc.ca. Led by @michellecyca.com they provided a thoughtful discussion about reconciliation both historically and in today's world. I recommend reading their books and learning more!
October 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
How lucky we are to have Indigenous authors like @davidarobertson.bsky.social and Bruce McIvor at the @writersfest.bc.ca. Led by @michellecyca.com they provided a thoughtful discussion about reconciliation both historically and in today's world. I recommend reading their books and learning more!
A tiny slice of #VWF2025 day 2:
1. Saeed Teebi, Madeleine Thien, Otoniya J. Okot Bitek, and Canisia Lubrin. Photo: Paola Tolentino
2. Tae Keller, Rachel Wada, Kirsten Pendreigh, and Roz MacLean sign books for eager young readers. Photo: Jonathan Guhl
1. Saeed Teebi, Madeleine Thien, Otoniya J. Okot Bitek, and Canisia Lubrin. Photo: Paola Tolentino
2. Tae Keller, Rachel Wada, Kirsten Pendreigh, and Roz MacLean sign books for eager young readers. Photo: Jonathan Guhl
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A tiny slice of #VWF2025 day 2:
1. Saeed Teebi, Madeleine Thien, Otoniya J. Okot Bitek, and Canisia Lubrin. Photo: Paola Tolentino
2. Tae Keller, Rachel Wada, Kirsten Pendreigh, and Roz MacLean sign books for eager young readers. Photo: Jonathan Guhl
1. Saeed Teebi, Madeleine Thien, Otoniya J. Okot Bitek, and Canisia Lubrin. Photo: Paola Tolentino
2. Tae Keller, Rachel Wada, Kirsten Pendreigh, and Roz MacLean sign books for eager young readers. Photo: Jonathan Guhl