Imaginairium Festival

This fall, Wordfest is where your imagination goes to get real. We’re thrilled to present 41 shows featuring the 60 authors appearing at our 31st annual festival: Superstars who personify the dazzling range of Canadian and international storytelling. They are the very best humans, which makes the opportunity for you to connect with each of them in person even more magical.

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.

Tickets:

Varies

Imaginairium Pass: $249 + GST & Fees
How to get tickets?

Buy Online

Date & Time:

October 13-18, 2026

Schedule

Venue:

Various Venues, Calgary

Wordfest, Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor
1221 2nd Street SW, Calgary

Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Central Library
800 3 St SE, Calgary

DJD Dance Centre
111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary

Bella Concert Hall, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
4825 Mt. Royal Gate SW, Calgary

Paid Parking

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