PASSES
30 Extra Festival Passes Now On Sale!
If you missed out earlier this year (or understandably wanted to see the schedule before you committed) we’ve found a way to enable MORE of you to maximize your Imaginairium experiences. The passes pay for themselves if you attend just seven out of the 30+ events—and they’re the best way to ensure seats at our most popular shows, while being able to experiment with new-to-you authors and formats.
Imaginairium Festival Pass: $165 + GST & Fees
Gain access to all regular festival events (Oct. 14-19, 2025). You can reserve tickets in advance (subject to availability) or be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis at the door. *This pass excludes year-round shows occurring outside the fall festival program.
“The Imaginairium is such a unique Calgary event—friendly, open, wide-ranging, interesting, entertaining. It is so incredible to have a festival that brings us all together. This sense of community, belonging, learning, sharing, growing, laughing, crying and all in all having a great time is soul-renewing.”
Year-Round Passes Sold Out!
The All-Inclusive Pass: $650 + GST & Fees
Gain admission to all Imaginarium Festival shows (Oct. 14–19, 2025), as well as year-round events to the end of December 2025. Your seats are saved even if the shows sell out to the general public, and we will provide reserved seating for you and your guests at all main stage venues (RSVP required)! The All-Access pass covers admission to all special events and VIP experiences, including those with a food, spirited beverage, or book-with-ticket component. 2026 All-Inclusive Passes will go on sale in November.
*Pass holders are able to reserve festival tickets, in addition to year-round shows (including Chris Hadfield and Alan Doyle). For info, contact boxoffice@wordfest.com.
Year-Round Pass: $400 + GST & Fees
Gain access to all Imaginarium Festival shows (Oct. 14–19, 2025) as well as regular year-round events to the end of December 2025. You may reserve your tickets in advance (subject to availability) or be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis at the door. NOTE: This pass excludes enhanced and/or limited-capacity experiences (e.g. with a book-with-ticket, food or spirited beverage component). 2026 Year-Round Passes will go on sale in November.
*Pass holders are able to reserve festival tickets, in addition to year-round shows (books are extra for Chris Hadfield and Alan Doyle, but seats are included).