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Winnipeg Book Festival

Name: Winnipeg Book Festival
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Book Festival, formerly known as Thin Air, is a four-day literary event held at The Forks in Winnipeg. Celebrating its 29th year in 2026, the festival features a rebranded and streamlined program including author readings, panel discussions, and specialized workshops across various literary genres.

Date: Oct 1-4, 2026
Location: Winnipeg
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Indigenous author spotlights and storytelling sessions
Morning 'river walks with writers' on Saturday and Sunday
The '7x7' event featuring rapid-fire industry insights from authors and publishers
Genre-specific panels ranging from historical fiction to horror writing

The festival opens with a traditional blessing and dedicated sessions focusing on Indigenous storytelling, featuring videos and discussions by Indigenous authors. Programming includes the "Love Local" event highlighting Winnipeg-based writers and the "7x7" session, where industry professionals provide seven-minute insights into the writing and publishing process.

Morning "river walks with writers" are held on the weekend, accompanied by panels covering diverse genres such as travel writing, historical fiction, mystery, fantasy, and horror. While many sessions focus on public literary engagement, the festival also hosts specific ticketed book launches and anniversary celebrations for notable Canadian works.

Practical details

Location described by the source: The Forks; www.winnipegfreepress.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Winnipeg

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.