2026 Festival Dates

TIFA is back and better than ever for more exciting literary events in 2026, and we can't wait to see familiar and new faces in our audiences! We're excited to reveal everything we have up our sleeves for this year. Below are Festival announcement and public on sale dates. If you'd like to become a TIFA Friend, donations over $75 receive early access to all tickets.

We are also planning a busy TIFA Presents season, our year round programming featuring a variety of different authors, genres, and conversations. To stay up to date with announcements, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our enewsletter.

MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival

June 5-7, 2026 at Victoria University in the University of Toronto

On Sale April 13, 2026

47th Toronto International Festival of Authors

October 27-November 1 at Victoria University in the University of Toronto

On Sale August 2026

Ever After, TIFA's Romance Festival

Following its success in 2025, Ever After will be returning in the 2026/2027 season!

Date and location TBD