The Vancouver Writers Fest connects people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us.

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Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle

Upcoming Events

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Apr 25th Special Event

Whisky & Words 2025

Apr 26th Special Event

The NEW Shock Doctrine: An Evening with Naomi Klein

Apr 29th Books Booze & Chill

Books, Booze & Chill @ The Liberty Distillery

Apr 29th Books & Ideas

Books & Ideas: Spring Poetry Bash

May 8th Special Event

Madeleine Thien in Conversation with David Chariandy

May 22nd Books & Ideas

Books & Ideas: Worlds of Short Fiction

Jun 7th Workshop

My Roots Poetry Workshop

Recent Events

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Apr 16th Incite Event

Incite: Garth Mullins on Surviving the War on Drugs

Mar 25th Books Booze & Chill

Books, Booze & Chill @ The Liberty Distillery

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May 29th Multimedia

Incite: BC and Yukon Book Prizes

May 15th Multimedia

Incite: Unforgettable Short Stories

Apr 24th Multimedia

Incite: A Reading with Michael Ondaatje – A Year of Last Things

Apr 17th Multimedia

Incite: All About Love

Mar 20th Multimedia

Incite: Cozy Mystery with Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti

Mar 6th Multimedia

Incite: Divine Debut Fiction

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