Flagship Fall Festival

Toronto International Festival of Authors

October 29–November 2, 2025

Victoria University in the University of Toronto

Toronto’s favourite festival returns at a new venue with a new format and five exciting days of celebrations for story lovers! Expect readings, conversations, book signings and masterclasses featuring authors from Canada and around the world. Highlights include Writer’s Craft events, featuring workshops and behind-the-scenes panels with industry experts; POP Fiction, a spotlight on the best in genre fiction including fantasy, science fiction and graphic novels; Bite the Book, a look in to the connection between food and community with authors, chefs and food critics; and music, film, poetry slams, performances and free activities.

Programme information will be announced this summer.

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