# Event Details

- **Event Name**: When Words Collide 2027 - Canada's Most Fun Multi-Genre Literary Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Aug, 2027 at 09:00 am – Sun, 29 Aug, 2027 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: When Word's Collide is Calgary's most fun, multi-genre, hands-on summer festival for writers, readers, and fans.About this EventHeld in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is Canada's largest multi-genre, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children's books, poetry, and more, from across Canada and the world.When Words Collide supports writers in the craft and business of writing, exploring all avenues of the writing process, publishing and storytelling, while building a strong literary community. We love to bring local writers (Alberta and Canada) to the attention of book lovers.Get your early bird tickets now until August 31, 2026 or while quantities last.Early Bird Tickets: $80 - until August 31 (OR UNTIL SOLD OUT - ONLY 300 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE)September 1, 2026 to January 4, 2027General Admission (18-64) - $150Seniors (65+) - $120Students (post-secondary) - $120Youth (9-17) - $100Youth (under 9) - FREEJanuary 4, 2027 until Sold OutGeneral Admission (18-64) - $180Seniors (65+) - $150Students (post-secondary) - $150Youth (9-17) - $100Youth (under 9) - FREESubsidies are available, if needed. Contact the Alexandra Writers Centre Society for more information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/when-words-collide-2027-canadas-most-fun-multi-genre-literary-festival/100001994994580494
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - Duration: 8 hours
  - Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 193.03, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Calgary
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Hyatt Regency Calgary
- **lat**: 51.0460723
- **long**: -114.0626399
- **full address**: Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street South, Calgary, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is When Words Collide 2027 - Canada's Most Fun Multi-Genre Literary Festival being held?
  - **A:** When Words Collide 2027 - Canada's Most Fun Multi-Genre Literary Festival takes place on Fri, 27 Aug, 2027 at 09:00 am to Sun, 29 Aug, 2027 at 05:00 pm at Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street South, Calgary, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing When Words Collide 2027 - Canada's Most Fun Multi-Genre Literary Festival?
  - **A:** When Words Collide 2027 - Canada's Most Fun Multi-Genre Literary Festival is organized by Alexandra Writers Centre Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** When Words Collide 2027 - Canada's Most Fun Multi-Genre Literary Festival is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If When Words Collide 2027 - Canada's Most Fun Multi-Genre Literary Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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