The Ottawa International Writers Festival

Canada’s Festival of Ideas presenting entertaining and passionate discussions with the world’s leading thinkers. Since 1997, The Writers Festival has been celebrating the world’s best writing from home and abroad with a diverse program that presents interactions with leaders in the worlds of science, history, poetry, politics, spoken word, economics, drama, fiction, biography, music and more.

Tickets : Individual: $20 to $25

General admission tickets at $25 each
Senior/Student tickets at $20 each
Watch Online at $20 each

How to get tickets?
Buy Online
Phone:613 562-1243

At the door, if available

Date & Time: October 22-26, 2025 – Schedule

Venue: Various Venues, Ottawa

Trip Planning

Paid Parking
Public transit accessible