01. Grand Openings: Read, Resist, Repair, Rejoice

Our 2026 Festival embraces themes that are a rallying call to all concerned citizens: READ, RESIST, REPAIR, REJOICE. On this monumental evening, literary greats will transmit an indomitable light through the darkness, illuminating new and ongoing forms of resistance, and inviting hope through the enduring power of the written word. Esteemed authors and leading thinkers will take the stage, in wide-ranging sequential talks, to reflect on the essential themes at the heart of this year’s Festival. Hear original works from Ayad Akhtar, Cory Doctorow, Tayari Jones, Ruth Ozeki, Ece Temelkuran, John Vaillant, Jesse Wente, and Jody Wilson-Raybould. Hosted by Elamin Abdelmahmoud.  

Presented in partnership with the Pacific Salmon Foundation. 

Explore the full Festival line up on our website: writersfest.bc.ca

 

BOX OFFICE INFO

Complete Festival Box Office information can be found on our website: writersfest.bc.ca/box-office 

Need to talk to Box Office staff? Please reach out to boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca, or call 778-658-0426.

Having trouble completing your online order? Showpass support can be reached at 1 (844) 307-7469.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO

Complete Festival accessibility information can be found on our website: writersfest.bc.ca/accessibility

We do our best to make our events low-barrier, accessible experiences for our community. If you have accessibility needs, please reach out to boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca, or call 778-658-0426.