MOTIVE Crime and Mystery Festival

We’re turning up the suspense! Celebrating a milestone year, as MOTIVE 2026 unveils its most expansive and riveting programme to date, featuring more than 55 events, author talks, masterclasses and immersive workshops designed to captivate crime and mystery lovers of all kinds.Featuring Shari Lapena, Clare Mackintosh, Nita Prose, Nicholas Shakespeare, Don Gillmor and Doug Johnstone.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $15.00 – $79.00

Please visit event website for the requirements for different activities and events.
Reservations / Advance Tickets Required

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date: June 5 to 7, 2026

June 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
June 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
June 7, 2026 at 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Venue & Address

Victoria University at the University of Toronto, 91 Charles St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1K5

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible by Public Transport