Further highlights from October 25, the final day of #VWF2026:
Justin McElroy posed for a photo with VWF volunteers at Food for Thought, held at the Dockside Restaurant this year.
Keum Suk Gendry-Kim and her longtime translator Janet Hong signed books. (Photo: Drawn and Quarterly)
Justin McElroy posed for a photo with VWF volunteers at Food for Thought, held at the Dockside Restaurant this year.
Keum Suk Gendry-Kim and her longtime translator Janet Hong signed books. (Photo: Drawn and Quarterly)
October 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Further highlights from October 25, the final day of #VWF2026:
Justin McElroy posed for a photo with VWF volunteers at Food for Thought, held at the Dockside Restaurant this year.
Keum Suk Gendry-Kim and her longtime translator Janet Hong signed books. (Photo: Drawn and Quarterly)
Justin McElroy posed for a photo with VWF volunteers at Food for Thought, held at the Dockside Restaurant this year.
Keum Suk Gendry-Kim and her longtime translator Janet Hong signed books. (Photo: Drawn and Quarterly)
#VWF2026 was a week of such abundance that we’re still catching up on all the highlights! Oct 24:
Molly Crabapple signed her book for Gabor Maté, after her on-stage conversation with Peter Klein.
The transcendent Lit Cab returned, with music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons. Pictured: Kim Fu.
Molly Crabapple signed her book for Gabor Maté, after her on-stage conversation with Peter Klein.
The transcendent Lit Cab returned, with music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons. Pictured: Kim Fu.
October 27, 2026 at 11:41 PM
#VWF2026 was a week of such abundance that we’re still catching up on all the highlights! Oct 24:
Molly Crabapple signed her book for Gabor Maté, after her on-stage conversation with Peter Klein.
The transcendent Lit Cab returned, with music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons. Pictured: Kim Fu.
Molly Crabapple signed her book for Gabor Maté, after her on-stage conversation with Peter Klein.
The transcendent Lit Cab returned, with music by Benjamin Millman and the Oxymorons. Pictured: Kim Fu.
A small sample of Oct 23 at #VWF2026:
Douglas Stuart and Damian Barr filled St. Andrew’s-Wesley with Scottish wit, in conversation with Bill Richardson. Also pictured: the eager audience!
Rollie Pemberton made us think differently about music, in his riveting conversation with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
Douglas Stuart and Damian Barr filled St. Andrew’s-Wesley with Scottish wit, in conversation with Bill Richardson. Also pictured: the eager audience!
Rollie Pemberton made us think differently about music, in his riveting conversation with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
October 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
A small sample of Oct 23 at #VWF2026:
Douglas Stuart and Damian Barr filled St. Andrew’s-Wesley with Scottish wit, in conversation with Bill Richardson. Also pictured: the eager audience!
Rollie Pemberton made us think differently about music, in his riveting conversation with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
Douglas Stuart and Damian Barr filled St. Andrew’s-Wesley with Scottish wit, in conversation with Bill Richardson. Also pictured: the eager audience!
Rollie Pemberton made us think differently about music, in his riveting conversation with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
The eighth and final day of #VWF2026 has arrived like the ending of a great book; we almost don’t want to read the last page. It’s been an extraordinary week of books, ideas, and dialogue. We hope you will join us for some of these final offerings.
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October 25, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The eighth and final day of #VWF2026 has arrived like the ending of a great book; we almost don’t want to read the last page. It’s been an extraordinary week of books, ideas, and dialogue. We hope you will join us for some of these final offerings.
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writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...
A mere slice of daytime magic on Oct 22 at #VWF2026:
Rachael King, Emilie Christie Burack & Erin Bow at their panel event with France Perras.
Moderator Rachel Sargeant, Aaron Cully Drake, Ahmad Saber, and Tanya Boteju shared a stage selfie from their YA event. (Photo: Rachel Sargeant)
Rachael King, Emilie Christie Burack & Erin Bow at their panel event with France Perras.
Moderator Rachel Sargeant, Aaron Cully Drake, Ahmad Saber, and Tanya Boteju shared a stage selfie from their YA event. (Photo: Rachel Sargeant)
October 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
A mere slice of daytime magic on Oct 22 at #VWF2026:
Rachael King, Emilie Christie Burack & Erin Bow at their panel event with France Perras.
Moderator Rachel Sargeant, Aaron Cully Drake, Ahmad Saber, and Tanya Boteju shared a stage selfie from their YA event. (Photo: Rachel Sargeant)
Rachael King, Emilie Christie Burack & Erin Bow at their panel event with France Perras.
Moderator Rachel Sargeant, Aaron Cully Drake, Ahmad Saber, and Tanya Boteju shared a stage selfie from their YA event. (Photo: Rachel Sargeant)
In the blink of an eye, we’ve already arrived at day 7 of #VWF2026. Seats remain for a number of events, so get your ticket to join us before it’s too late!
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October 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
In the blink of an eye, we’ve already arrived at day 7 of #VWF2026. Seats remain for a number of events, so get your ticket to join us before it’s too late!
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Tomorrow at #VWF2026! Join SFU Creative Writing to hear readings from emerge 26: the annual anthology from the students of The Writer’s Studio program at Simon Fraser University. Presented in collaboration with SFU’s The Writer’s Studio.
October 25 at 10:30 AM
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October 25 at 10:30 AM
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October 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Tomorrow at #VWF2026! Join SFU Creative Writing to hear readings from emerge 26: the annual anthology from the students of The Writer’s Studio program at Simon Fraser University. Presented in collaboration with SFU’s The Writer’s Studio.
October 25 at 10:30 AM
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October 25 at 10:30 AM
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Our crew of staff and volunteers welcomed the final school groups of #VWF2026 to Granville Island!
So the Story Goes with Dina Del Bucchia, Chanel Sutherland, Amal El-Mohtar & moderator Corinna Chong.
This year’s posters (artwork by Gina Ortiz, creative direction by ZAK) fill up with signatures.
So the Story Goes with Dina Del Bucchia, Chanel Sutherland, Amal El-Mohtar & moderator Corinna Chong.
This year’s posters (artwork by Gina Ortiz, creative direction by ZAK) fill up with signatures.
October 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Our crew of staff and volunteers welcomed the final school groups of #VWF2026 to Granville Island!
So the Story Goes with Dina Del Bucchia, Chanel Sutherland, Amal El-Mohtar & moderator Corinna Chong.
This year’s posters (artwork by Gina Ortiz, creative direction by ZAK) fill up with signatures.
So the Story Goes with Dina Del Bucchia, Chanel Sutherland, Amal El-Mohtar & moderator Corinna Chong.
This year’s posters (artwork by Gina Ortiz, creative direction by ZAK) fill up with signatures.
Friday is one of the busiest days of #VWF2026, offering outstanding events from 10 AM – 10 PM, capped off with a dance party at Performance Works. 🪩🕺
Tickets are selling fast for multiple events, so secure your seat soon to join us.
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Tickets are selling fast for multiple events, so secure your seat soon to join us.
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October 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Friday is one of the busiest days of #VWF2026, offering outstanding events from 10 AM – 10 PM, capped off with a dance party at Performance Works. 🪩🕺
Tickets are selling fast for multiple events, so secure your seat soon to join us.
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Tickets are selling fast for multiple events, so secure your seat soon to join us.
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Part 1 of some of the dazzling highlights from Oct 21 at #VWF2026!
Jackie Morris displayed a gorgeous piece, painted with a raven feather live at her event.
Coltrane Seesequasis, Elle Tesch, and Rachael King signed books after their event w/ moderator France Perras. (📸 Photo by Amber Charlotte)
Jackie Morris displayed a gorgeous piece, painted with a raven feather live at her event.
Coltrane Seesequasis, Elle Tesch, and Rachael King signed books after their event w/ moderator France Perras. (📸 Photo by Amber Charlotte)
October 23, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Part 1 of some of the dazzling highlights from Oct 21 at #VWF2026!
Jackie Morris displayed a gorgeous piece, painted with a raven feather live at her event.
Coltrane Seesequasis, Elle Tesch, and Rachael King signed books after their event w/ moderator France Perras. (📸 Photo by Amber Charlotte)
Jackie Morris displayed a gorgeous piece, painted with a raven feather live at her event.
Coltrane Seesequasis, Elle Tesch, and Rachael King signed books after their event w/ moderator France Perras. (📸 Photo by Amber Charlotte)
The first full day of #VWF2026 on October 20 brought acclaimed authors to our stages from around the world.
We ended the night with a soothing bedtime story from the Bedtime Story Hotline. Ready for the remaining week of literary discovery and brilliance!
We ended the night with a soothing bedtime story from the Bedtime Story Hotline. Ready for the remaining week of literary discovery and brilliance!
October 22, 2026 at 3:32 AM
The first full day of #VWF2026 on October 20 brought acclaimed authors to our stages from around the world.
We ended the night with a soothing bedtime story from the Bedtime Story Hotline. Ready for the remaining week of literary discovery and brilliance!
We ended the night with a soothing bedtime story from the Bedtime Story Hotline. Ready for the remaining week of literary discovery and brilliance!
Continued highlights from Oct 21 at #VWF2026:
Vivek Shraya and Kai Cheng Thom gave a moving tribute to Andrea Warner, who passed away last month. (Photo: Paola Tolentino)
Ruth Ozeki enthralled a sold out crowd, in conversation with Margaret Gallagher. (Photo by Amber Charlotte)
Vivek Shraya and Kai Cheng Thom gave a moving tribute to Andrea Warner, who passed away last month. (Photo: Paola Tolentino)
Ruth Ozeki enthralled a sold out crowd, in conversation with Margaret Gallagher. (Photo by Amber Charlotte)
October 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Continued highlights from Oct 21 at #VWF2026:
Vivek Shraya and Kai Cheng Thom gave a moving tribute to Andrea Warner, who passed away last month. (Photo: Paola Tolentino)
Ruth Ozeki enthralled a sold out crowd, in conversation with Margaret Gallagher. (Photo by Amber Charlotte)
Vivek Shraya and Kai Cheng Thom gave a moving tribute to Andrea Warner, who passed away last month. (Photo: Paola Tolentino)
Ruth Ozeki enthralled a sold out crowd, in conversation with Margaret Gallagher. (Photo by Amber Charlotte)
Welcome to day 5 of #VWF2026! Today is the final opportunity to catch a youth event on Granville Island, so bring your kids or yourself to one of these delightful offerings.
In the evening, a number of headlining events still have tickets available, for now.
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In the evening, a number of headlining events still have tickets available, for now.
🎟️ writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...
October 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Welcome to day 5 of #VWF2026! Today is the final opportunity to catch a youth event on Granville Island, so bring your kids or yourself to one of these delightful offerings.
In the evening, a number of headlining events still have tickets available, for now.
🎟️ writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...
In the evening, a number of headlining events still have tickets available, for now.
🎟️ writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...
Enjoy the 2026 Vancouver Writers Fest this weekend, happening on Granville Island and across Vancouver. Gather with the literary community, exchange captivating ideas, and discover the exceptional latest works from 150+ local/international authors. writersfest.bc.ca #VWF2026
October 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Enjoy the 2026 Vancouver Writers Fest this weekend, happening on Granville Island and across Vancouver. Gather with the literary community, exchange captivating ideas, and discover the exceptional latest works from 150+ local/international authors. writersfest.bc.ca #VWF2026
Today brings more fantastic events with acclaimed authors—writing for both adults and children—to #VWF2026! Don't miss out on Vancouver’s biggest literary event of the year.
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October 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Today brings more fantastic events with acclaimed authors—writing for both adults and children—to #VWF2026! Don't miss out on Vancouver’s biggest literary event of the year.
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In a class with Beckett, Joyce, and O’Brien (The Guardian), Anakana Schofield’s Library of Brothel is told with irresistibly inventive style and uproarious humour. She speaks at #VWF2026 with Mark Medley.
October 23 at 8:00 PM
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October 23 at 8:00 PM
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October 21, 2026 at 12:49 AM
In a class with Beckett, Joyce, and O’Brien (The Guardian), Anakana Schofield’s Library of Brothel is told with irresistibly inventive style and uproarious humour. She speaks at #VWF2026 with Mark Medley.
October 23 at 8:00 PM
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October 23 at 8:00 PM
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Welcome to day 3 of #VWF2026! 🎉
Tickets are still available to join us at the listed events on Granville Island, as well as Colin James in conversation at the York Theatre!
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Tickets are still available to join us at the listed events on Granville Island, as well as Colin James in conversation at the York Theatre!
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October 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Welcome to day 3 of #VWF2026! 🎉
Tickets are still available to join us at the listed events on Granville Island, as well as Colin James in conversation at the York Theatre!
writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva...
Tickets are still available to join us at the listed events on Granville Island, as well as Colin James in conversation at the York Theatre!
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The Festival Bookstore sells books featured at #VWF2026, along with some backlist titles and other goodies (merch! stationery! and more). Visit all week long.
October 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Festival Bookstore sells books featured at #VWF2026, along with some backlist titles and other goodies (merch! stationery! and more). Visit all week long.
The Bedtime Story Hotline is LIVE! ☎️😴 From October 18–25, call at any time of day from anywhere to hear Festival-exclusive readings of bedtime stories, narrated by acclaimed authors from the #VWF2026 guest lineup.
📞 778-369-BOOK(2665)
📞 778-369-BOOK(2665)
October 18, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The Bedtime Story Hotline is LIVE! ☎️😴 From October 18–25, call at any time of day from anywhere to hear Festival-exclusive readings of bedtime stories, narrated by acclaimed authors from the #VWF2026 guest lineup.
📞 778-369-BOOK(2665)
📞 778-369-BOOK(2665)
#VWF2026 continues tonight with 01. Grand Openings: Read, Resist, Repair, Rejoice — The Alma Lee Opening Night Event, in memory of our founding Artistic Director, Alma Lee. Presented in partnership with Pacific Salmon Foundation.
🎟️ Limited tickets just released!
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🎟️ Limited tickets just released!
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October 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM
#VWF2026 continues tonight with 01. Grand Openings: Read, Resist, Repair, Rejoice — The Alma Lee Opening Night Event, in memory of our founding Artistic Director, Alma Lee. Presented in partnership with Pacific Salmon Foundation.
🎟️ Limited tickets just released!
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🎟️ Limited tickets just released!
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#VWF2026 begins tomorrow! Tickets are sold out for 29 in-person events, and still available for 65 more. Book ASAP for these events with limited tickets remaining:
October 17, 2026 at 8:52 PM
#VWF2026 begins tomorrow! Tickets are sold out for 29 in-person events, and still available for 65 more. Book ASAP for these events with limited tickets remaining:
#VWF2026 features an astonishing program of 94 events, alongside book sales, signings, and more. We have thoughtfully selected each book in this year’s lineup—so take a chance on a new-to-you author, genre, or topic, and you'll be rewarded with literary riches beyond measure.
October 18, 2026 at 3:29 PM
#VWF2026 features an astonishing program of 94 events, alongside book sales, signings, and more. We have thoughtfully selected each book in this year’s lineup—so take a chance on a new-to-you author, genre, or topic, and you'll be rewarded with literary riches beyond measure.
Kawai Strong Washburn’s debut novel, Sharks in the Time of Saviors, made him an instant literary phenomenon. He returns with a new epic tale in The Names of the New World at #VWF2026. Moderated by Maria Reva.
October 22 at 5:30 PM
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October 22 at 5:30 PM
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October 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Kawai Strong Washburn’s debut novel, Sharks in the Time of Saviors, made him an instant literary phenomenon. He returns with a new epic tale in The Names of the New World at #VWF2026. Moderated by Maria Reva.
October 22 at 5:30 PM
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October 22 at 5:30 PM
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In Housing Inc., and in this incisive #VWF2026 conversation, @leilanifarha.bsky.social reckons with a housing crisis four decades in the making. Moderated by Jackie Wong.
💛 Presented with VWF’s Official Accessibility Sponsor HeyYa Cart Rentals
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💛 Presented with VWF’s Official Accessibility Sponsor HeyYa Cart Rentals
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October 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
In Housing Inc., and in this incisive #VWF2026 conversation, @leilanifarha.bsky.social reckons with a housing crisis four decades in the making. Moderated by Jackie Wong.
💛 Presented with VWF’s Official Accessibility Sponsor HeyYa Cart Rentals
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💛 Presented with VWF’s Official Accessibility Sponsor HeyYa Cart Rentals
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