Behold The Imaginairium!
It’s finally here: the schedule for Wordfest’s 2025 Imaginairium (Oct. 14-19). Our six-day festival of ideas has been designed to be a bright light in dark times, an antidote to exhaustion, and exuberant connection with writers and readers. It’s a Supernova Celebration of Wordfest’s 30 years.
Discover more about the 50+ luminaries appearing at the 2025 Imaginairium Festival, October 14-19 in Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhood. Scoop up their latest releases and timeless backlists. Get tickets to 30+ life-affirming experiences starting at 10 AM (MT) on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
But wait, Wordfest is MORE than a festival. We also present the world’s most intriguing authors year round, from January through December. Scroll down to see who is coming to Calgary starting in September.
How to Wordfest in 78 Seconds
When the world’s brightest and most interesting people write a book, they bring it to Calgarians through Wordfest. Watch this short video for everything you need to know about experiencing one of our shows!
A Brief History of Wordfest
Founding Executive Director Anne Green and current CEO & Creative Ringleader Shelley Youngblut take you through 30 years of Wordy Goodness, from Margaret Atwood and George Saunders to Max Kerman and Zadie Smith.
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