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A speaker stands at a microphone on a theatre stage, pointing toward the audience while colourful illustrated artwork glows on a large screen behind them. Reader holds a book at a microphone during Literary Death Match.

Wordfest Presents Imaginairium Festival

Wordfest Presents Imaginairium Festival in Calgary brings readers together with acclaimed authors for lively, in-person literary events. This fall, the 31st annual festival presents 41 shows featuring more than 50 Canadian and international authors. The program celebrates the dazzling range of storytelling, giving curious readers plenty of opportunities to discover new voices, hear fresh perspectives and experience the energy of ideas shared live. Audiences can connect in person with literary superstars whose work spans Canadian and international storytelling. Each show turns reading into a shared experience—one shaped by imagination, conversation and the people behind the stories.

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Season Availability
Daily, Tue Oct 13 — Sun Oct 18, 2026
Required Equipment
No Equipment Needed
Paid Or Ticketed
Ticket Required (Paid)

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