@writersfest.bc.caKim Fu, Daniel Zomparelli, and Doretta Lau join #VWF2026 with engrossing new novels that are haunted by the ghosts we’ve long known, along with the ones born out of our current techno-capitalist age. Moderated by Robert Wiersema.
October 22 at 8:30 PM
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@writersfest.bc.caMusic is the muse at these #VWF2026 events highlighting the power of song, through both fiction and nonfiction.
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📸 Last year’s Lit Cab (sold out in 2026!). Photo: Dillon Byrne
@writersfest.bc.caCome listen to these wonderful guest authors at #VWF2026! Purchase your tickets through writersfest.bc.ca 🎟️
@writersfest.bc.caKevin Hardcastle (County Road Six) and Zak Jones (Fancy Gap) have written two of the most gorgeously penned, revelatory novels of the year. They’ll discuss craft and share the stories behind these stunning new books at #VWF2026.
October 24 at 5 PM
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@writersfest.bc.caWe’re pleased to introduce these authors as featured guests for #VWF2026!
Tickets for all events on sale now at writersfest.bc.ca.
@writersfest.bc.caCelebrated authors take the stage in these #VWF2026 events featuring Indigenous writers and their acclaimed latest works, presented in partnership with Talking Stick Festival. 💛
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📸 Photo from VWF 2025: Paola Tolentino
@writersfest.bc.caPulitzer Prize-winning author Andrew Sean Greer’s charming latest novel, Villa Coco, is coloured with an endless stream of visitors, some love conundrums, and all the delights of la dolce vita. He’s joined in conversation by Alix Ohlin at #VWF2026.
October 21:
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@writersfest.bc.caPoetry lovers, this one’s for you! Join us at #VWF2026 to hear from local and international poets who will fill your cup with exquisite verse.
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📸 Marc Perez reading at last year’s Poetry Bash.
@writersfest.bc.caMeet this next group of guest authors! Come listen to them and many more authors at #VWF2026 from October 18–25, 2026.
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@writersfest.bc.caWe’re thrilled to share that thanks to the support of our generous donors, the Vancouver Writers Fest has been able to distribute over $15,000 in subsidies to schools across the Lower Mainland this year, enabling hundreds of students to attend #VWF2026 and be inspired by brilliant authors. 💛
@writersfest.bc.caIn Live to See the Day, journalist @markmedley interviews more than 250 people to find people who have devoted their lives to dreams they know have little chance of coming true. He speaks with Marsha Lederman at #VWF2026.
October 20:
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@writersfest.bc.caMultiple events at #VWF2026 have already sold out, and these events—a mix of youth and adult offerings—are on their way. If you have your eye on any of these seven events, we recommend checking your schedule and booking your tickets soon!
@writersfest.bc.caColin James shares a heartfelt coming-of-age story in his newest memoir Playing the Changes. He is joined by Jared Bland in conversation at #VWF2026.
October 20:
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@writersfest.bc.caMeet these guest authors at #VWF2026 happening from October 18-25th! Grab your tickets now. 🎟️
@writersfest.bc.caJoin us at these #VWF2026 climate-focused events inspired by the work of award-winning author John Vaillant, and our hopes of repairing humanity’s relationship with the earth. 🧵
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@writersfest.bc.caWe are thrilled to introduce this next group of #VWF2026 guest authors. Festival tickets are now on sale! 🎟️
@writersfest.bc.caGeneral ticket sales for #VWF2026 opened this morning, and eight events are SOLD OUT! 🔥🔥🔥
These fast-selling events will likely be the next to hit capacity, so if you’ve been on the fence, we recommend booking your tickets soon. 🧵
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@writersfest.bc.ca#VWF2026 embraces themes that are a rallying call to all concerned citizens: READ, RESIST, REPAIR, REJOICE. At this year’s Grand Openings: Alma Lee Opening Night Event, esteemed authors and leading thinkers reflect on these essential directives.
October 19 at 7:30 PM
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@writersfest.bc.caThousands of tickets have already been booked during our member and youth event pre-sales, with multiple events expected to sell out in the coming days. We recommend securing seats ASAP to hear from your must-see authors! #VWF2026
@writersfest.bc.caTickets for youth events at #VWF2026 went on sale yesterday, and multiple events are already at or near capacity. Teachers, if you’re looking to bring your entire class to the Vancouver Writers Fest, these top pick events still have space available (for now)! 🧵
