OCTOBER 15 - 19, 2025 Wordfest features authors and literary stars in more than 30 events at the fall series. Exceptional days of experiences and engagement. Learn, question, and discover through conversations with the world's best writers guaranteed to inspire. Calgary's top destination for connecting audiences with the world's best writers. Discover our artists through an exceptional range of experiences — from talk-show style conversations, variety shows, storytelling and more. Knowing the books and authors in advance is never required to have a great time. But don't be surprised if you become their biggest fans. Calgary's top destination for connecting audiences with the world's best writers. Discover our artists through an exceptional range of experiences — from talk-show style conversations, variety shows, storytelling and more. Knowing the books and authors in advance is never required to have a great time. But don't be surprised if you become their biggest fans.