Experience MORE in 2026 with a Pass!
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.
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, 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
“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.”