The Best Way to Guarantee Your Seats

You won’t want to miss out on all the stellar experiences at the 2025 Imaginairium this October. We’ve just announced six Canadian superstars who will be appearing at Canada’s Liveliest Literary Festival: Emma Donoghue, Thomas King, Terry O’Reilly, David A. Robertson, Madeleine Thien, and Miriam Toews, who is headlining opening night on Oct. 14. More than 40 shows will unfold during the festival, including Wordfest’s signature solo spotlights, inspired pairings, The Way We… storytelling extravaganzas, the Jazzified Poetry Cabaret, and the return of Literary Death Match. Our experiences tend to sell-out, so please act now to avoid disappointment. Watch for more author announcements through June. Full festival programming will be announced in August.

Imaginairium Festival Pass: $165 + GST & Fees (Early Bird Rate*)

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 enhanced and/or limited-capacity Imaginairium experiences (e.g. with a book-with-ticket, food or spirited beverage component), and year-round shows occurring outside the fall festival program.

*Act fast! Pass price increases to $225 once full lineup and schedule are announced in August.

“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.” –Festival Patron

More Pass Options

The All-Inclusive Pass: $650 + GST & Fees

Limited quantity available. 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. If you have already purchased tickets to a 2025 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

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). To attend these shows, please RSVP at boxoffice@wordfest.com to receive a special reduced rate as a pass holder. If you have already purchased tickets to a 2025 Wordfest show, Please email us at boxoffice@wordfest.com and we’ll adjust the price of the Year-Round Pass accordingly.