Vancouver Writers Fest
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📚 Special Events Year-Round
🖥️ Digital Festival Dec 16–Feb 2
📖 2026 Festival Oct 19–25
📚 Special Events Year-Round
🖥️ Digital Festival Dec 16–Feb 2
📖 2026 Festival Oct 19–25
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2025 Digital Festival | Vancouver Writers Fest
Presented in partnership with BCIT School of Business + Media and Libro.fm, and with the generous support of Hotfusion Communications Inc. Sliding scale pricing — purchase your pass here starting…
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🖥️ Passes are on sale now for the Digital Festival! Get front-row, online access to the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest. 📚✨ Sliding scale pricing; visit our website to view all the details and get your pass.
Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.
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Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.
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Congratulations to #VWF2025 author @vincebeiser.bsky.social who has won the Writers' Trust of Canada Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for his book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future.
Book on the future of metal extraction wins $70K Canadian prize for public policy writing | CBC Books
Vancouver writer Vince Beiser's Power Metal is the 2025 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy winner.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Congratulations to #VWF2025 author @vincebeiser.bsky.social who has won the Writers' Trust of Canada Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for his book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future.
🖥️ Passes are on sale now for the Digital Festival! Get front-row, online access to the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest. 📚✨ Sliding scale pricing; visit our website to view all the details and get your pass.
Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.
writersfest.bc.ca/event/digita...
Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.
writersfest.bc.ca/event/digita...
2025 Digital Festival | Vancouver Writers Fest
Presented in partnership with BCIT School of Business + Media and Libro.fm, and with the generous support of Hotfusion Communications Inc. Sliding scale pricing — purchase your pass here starting…
writersfest.bc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🖥️ Passes are on sale now for the Digital Festival! Get front-row, online access to the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest. 📚✨ Sliding scale pricing; visit our website to view all the details and get your pass.
Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.
writersfest.bc.ca/event/digita...
Watch on your own schedule from anywhere, Dec 16 – Feb 2.
writersfest.bc.ca/event/digita...
A huge congratulations to previous VWF guest Omar El Akkad, who has won the 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his work, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.
Canadian author Omar El Akkad's debut nonfiction work wins U.S. National Book Award | CBC Books
Akkad's powerful memoir won the U.S.-based award. The annual literary award program celebrates and honours authors for books published in the United States roughly during the award year.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A huge congratulations to previous VWF guest Omar El Akkad, who has won the 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his work, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.
It’s been a phenomenal fall/winter Special Event season at the VWF. R. F. Kuang enchanted us with Katabasis; Arundhati Roy and Naomi Klein transformed us with their conversation about Roy’s memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me; and Chris Hadfield took us on a journey to the stars in Final Orbit.
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It’s been a phenomenal fall/winter Special Event season at the VWF. R. F. Kuang enchanted us with Katabasis; Arundhati Roy and Naomi Klein transformed us with their conversation about Roy’s memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me; and Chris Hadfield took us on a journey to the stars in Final Orbit.
Congratulations to Souvankham Thammavongsa, winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour. This is Souvankham’s second time winning the prize. We were thrilled to hear her speak at #VWF2025 last month.
www.cbc.ca/news/livesto...
www.cbc.ca/news/livesto...
Souvankham Thammavongsa wins the $100K Giller Prize for novel Pick a Colour | CBC
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November 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Congratulations to Souvankham Thammavongsa, winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour. This is Souvankham’s second time winning the prize. We were thrilled to hear her speak at #VWF2025 last month.
www.cbc.ca/news/livesto...
www.cbc.ca/news/livesto...
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It was a pleasure to chat with @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social about his new thriller Final Orbit at a sold-out event hosted by the Vancouver @writersfest.bc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It was a pleasure to chat with @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social about his new thriller Final Orbit at a sold-out event hosted by the Vancouver @writersfest.bc.ca
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A fantastic @writersfest.bc.ca event tonight featuring @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social in conversation with Andre Picard. I can't wait to read Final Orbit..... will I still be reading at 3 am?
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November 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
A fantastic @writersfest.bc.ca event tonight featuring @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social in conversation with Andre Picard. I can't wait to read Final Orbit..... will I still be reading at 3 am?
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We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of author, activist, and Disability Visibility Project founder Alice Wong. Her writing and steadfast advocacy changed so many lives.
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of author, activist, and Disability Visibility Project founder Alice Wong. Her writing and steadfast advocacy changed so many lives.
Began in 2022 and an annual tradition ever since, Lyrics Night has quickly become a fan-favourite and author-favourite Vancouver Writers Fest event.
If you missed out or want to relive the magic, check out the 2025 VWF Lyrics Night Playlist on YouTube!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
If you missed out or want to relive the magic, check out the 2025 VWF Lyrics Night Playlist on YouTube!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Began in 2022 and an annual tradition ever since, Lyrics Night has quickly become a fan-favourite and author-favourite Vancouver Writers Fest event.
If you missed out or want to relive the magic, check out the 2025 VWF Lyrics Night Playlist on YouTube!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
If you missed out or want to relive the magic, check out the 2025 VWF Lyrics Night Playlist on YouTube!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Writers' Trust Prizes! @writerstrust.bsky.social 🎉
We were thrilled to host Maria Reva—winner of the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Prize for fiction, for Endling—at the Vancouver Writers Fest last month.
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We were thrilled to host Maria Reva—winner of the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Prize for fiction, for Endling—at the Vancouver Writers Fest last month.
www.writerstrust.com/events/write...
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Writers' Trust Prizes! @writerstrust.bsky.social 🎉
We were thrilled to host Maria Reva—winner of the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Prize for fiction, for Endling—at the Vancouver Writers Fest last month.
www.writerstrust.com/events/write...
We were thrilled to host Maria Reva—winner of the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Prize for fiction, for Endling—at the Vancouver Writers Fest last month.
www.writerstrust.com/events/write...
Congratulations to Cathryn D, the winner of the #VWF2025 50/50 Raffle! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest.
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Congratulations to Cathryn D, the winner of the #VWF2025 50/50 Raffle! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in support of the Vancouver Writers Fest.
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
ggbooks.ca#winners
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)
ggbooks.ca
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
www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110063...
🎟️ Use our presale code to book tickets now: VWF25
www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110063...
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
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
Vancouver Writers Fest 50/50 Cash Raffle 2025
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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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.
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
www.newswire.ca/news-release...
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...