Poetry and readings in Calgary
31 events from Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, November 15, 2026. Busiest venues: Wordfest at Memorial Park Library, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, Bella Concert Hall (Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts).
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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3 PM
The Kris Demeanor & Deborah Willis Variety Show
Arizona O’Neill · Rollie Pemberton · Larissa Pham · Kawai Strong Washburn
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7:30 PM
The Way We… Wear
Portia Elan · Tayari Jones · Canisia Lubrin · Harriet Alida Lye · Joss Richard · Tanya Talaga
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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3 PM
A Celebration of Trans Storytelling
Gwen Aube · Casey Plett · Vivek Shraya · Kat Simmers · Kai Cheng Thom
