The Imaginairium, Canada’s Liveliest Literary Festival, returns Oct. 13 to 18, 2026, featuring 40+ shows and a stellar lineup of 50+ authors.
Check out the authors appearing at the 2026 Imaginairium: Superstars who personify the dazzling range of Canadian and international storytelling! And they are all the very best humans, which makes the opportunity for you to connect with each of them this fall even more magical.
We’re announcing the Imaginairium schedule on Aug. 18. Get your Festival Pass now for the best value—and access to our most popular shows, such as The Way We… Wear and Literary Death Match.
(Valid Oct. 13–18, 2026) Gain access to all regular festival events. 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 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:
*Book with Ticket Admission to “Closing Night with Bonnie Garmus” on Oct. 18 at the Bella Concert Hall is available as an add-on to Festival and Year-Round pass holders at the discounted price of $35 (Single ticket price is $69.95). *It is fully included in the All-Inclusive Pass at no extra charge.
50+ Writerly Stars
40+ Fab Experiences
Priority Ticket Access with a Pass
Pop-Up Festival Book Stores
Post-Show Book Signings
Great Value for Your Time and Dollars
50+ Writerly Stars
40+ Fab Experiences
Priority Ticket Access with a Pass
Pop-Up Festival Book Stores
Post-Show Book Signings
Great Value for Your Time and Dollars
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