2026 Wordfest Passes
Meet incredible authors, discover exceptional books, expand your circle, and make lasting connections. Customize your 2026 Wordfest experience with these special pass options! Given how many of our shows sell out quickly, it’s the best way to avoid FOMO and guarantee life-changing experiences all-year round, while being able to experiment with new-to-you authors and formats.
Imaginairium Pass*: $165 + GST & Fees
(Valid Oct. 13–18, 2026) Gain access to all regular-priced festival events ($25). The schedule will be announced in mid-August and you will have an exclusive pre-sale opportunity to book your tickets. You can still reserve tickets in advance up to Oct. 1 or (if tickets remain) be admitted on a priority basis at the door.
*The Festival Pass excludes enhanced and/or limited-capacity Imaginairium experiences (e.g. with a book-with-ticket, food or spirited beverage component), and shows occurring outside the fall festival program.
Pricing:
- $165 until June 30
- $195 from July 1 to Sept. 11
- $249 from Sept 12 to Oct. 12 (while quantities last)
Note: Book with Ticket Admission to “Closing Night with Bonnie Garmus” on Oct. 18 at the Bella Concert Hall is available as an exclusive add-on to Festival and Year-Round pass holders at the discounted price of $35 (Single ticket price is $69.95). As with all festival shows, passholders will have seats reserved for them until Oct. 1. *It is fully included in the All-Inclusive Pass at no extra charge.
“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.”
The All-Inclusive Pass: $650 + GST & Fees
(Valid Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026). Limited quantity available. Gain admission to all Imaginarium Festival shows (Oct. 13–18, 2026), as well as year-round events to the end of December 2026. 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.
If you have already purchased tickets to a 2026 Wordfest show (or shows), please email us at boxoffice@wordfest.com and we’ll adjust the price of the All-Inclusive Pass accordingly.
Year-Round Pass: $400 + GST & Fees
(Valid Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026) Gain access to all Imaginarium Festival shows (Oct. 13–18, 2026), as well as regular year-round events to the end of December 2026. 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). To attend these shows, please RSVP at boxoffice@wordfest.com to receive a special reduced rate as a pass holder.