The Festival of Literary Diversity – 10th Anniversary – A Decade of Change

Over 50 authors from Canada and around the world are scheduled for the unique mix of 40+ events from April 27 to 30, virtually, and May 1 to 4 in person in Brampton, ON.

There are nearly 30 virtual events and meetups scheduled this year, including, A CANADA READS ALL-STARS, COMMUNITY THROUGH CONFLICT, SUCCESS IN SELF-PUBLISHING, and MONSTERS IN MY MIND: A MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATION.

Fourteen in-person events include topical panel discussions, exclusive author meet and greets, and signature experiences that invite audience participation. Highlights include:A special 10th Anniversary Edition of THE GREAT READCEPTION: A LITERARY CABARET, CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS, AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT meet and greets with R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times author in her FOLD debut, EAT THE BOOKS WITH OZOZ SOKOH AND SHADE LAPITE, and for the Sunday Brunch crowd, FOLD’s ever-popular A LITERARY HIGH TEA AT THE ALDERLEA.

This year’s closing event on May 4 is a film screening of Brother, the film adaptation of the award-winning novel by David Chariandy, which explores the relationship of two brothers from Scarborough. Prior to the screening is a virtual talk back with the author. A film networking event will follow, presented in partnership with Brampton Arts Organization (BAO).

Various dates, times and locations – please see the full festival schedule for more information.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $15-$65

Passes range from $30-$65
Individual Events Tickets $15-$50

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date: Saturday April 26, 2025 to Sunday May 4, 2025

Preview Event: April 26 at 7:30
Virtual Festival: April 27 to 30
In Person Festival: May 1 to 4
Various start times and locations, please see festival schedule for more information.

Venue & Address

The Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton ON, L6V 0A3

Wheelchair accessible