Edmonton 
Events Description
Since 2011, St. Albert Public Library has produced STARFest – the award-winning St. Albert Readers Festival, bringing readers and world-class writers together for engaging conversations.
Every October, STARFest features an exciting slate of the award-winning, best-selling authors and fresh new literary voices that are inspiring national conversations. We pair them with skilled hosts and interviewers – authors and local personalities – to create lively conversations and unforgettable events. Our trademark mix of interviews, readings and audience questions has sealed the STARFest reputation for high-quality experiences – audiences and authors alike love these intimate, engaging conversations. The festival spans two weeks in October and features six ticketed author events.
This year’s festival brings together an exceptional lineup of acclaimed and emerging literary voices exploring identity, family, history, belonging, and resilience. From CBC Canada Reads winner Loghan Paylor, Booker Prize longlisted Maria Reva, Giller Prize shortlisted authors Angélique Lalonde and Patrick deWitt to rising Canadian literary talents Jane Park, Tara Gereaux, and Zak Jones, audiences will encounter unforgettable stories of love, war, migration, memory, community, and self-discovery. Spanning WWII-era Canada, contemporary Ukraine, the Prairies, Appalachia, and beyond, these engaging conversations with leading Alberta writers and journalists showcase some of the most compelling voices shaping Canadian literature today.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $10
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Wednesday October 16 to Thursday October 29, 2026
Venue & Address
Forsyth Hall
St. Albert Public Library
St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, Alberta
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible by Public Transport
