The Word On The Street Toronto

Event Details

This event finished on 22 September 2019

It’s a festival 30 years in the making—The Word On The Street Toronto has championed literacy and excellent Canadian writing since 1989, delighting audiences of all ages with author readings and featured programming alongside Canada’s largest open-air book fair.

This September they’re throwing a #WOTS30 birthday party like no other, celebrating the past and future of Canadian literature with an exciting lineup of debut authors alongside perennial favourites.

The 2019 festival will kick off September 17 with a special inaugural keynote address: THE CITY IMAGINES, delivered by TORONTO REBORN author KEN GREENBERG, followed by a panel discussion on urbanism and the arts.

Dates & Times

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The City Imagines Keynote @ 888 Yonge

Saturday, September 21, 2019
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WOTS Plus Conversations @ Harbourfront Centre

Sunday, September 22, 2019
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
30th Festival & Marketplace @ Harbourfront Centre