Closing Celebration: WVF Happy Hour

All PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable. Please confirm the time and location of your event before finalizing your purchase.

Come celebrate the closing of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the World Voices Festival with a cheery mixer at Magnolia House. Gather with fellow writers and PEN America members to meet and reflect on the weekend’s Festival. With Magnolia’s charming history and a weekend spent engaging in insightful conversations, this event is sure to put a sweet cap on this year’s Festival. 

PEN America Reader and Professional members can enjoy one free ticket (limit 1 per member).

The 2025 PEN World Voices Festival, the 20th anniversary of the festival, will be a celebration of world literature and free expression. Over four days, over 80 writers from nearly 30 countries will be featured in engaging talks, panels, readings, and performances in New York City and greater Los Angeles.

Visit for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.

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While not required, per public health official guidelines, the World Voices Festival recommends being fully vaccinated, and wearing masks in all public indoor settings as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, as well as around crowds.

If you are feeling unwell, please do not come to the event. Reach out to cHVibGljcHJvZ3JhbXMgfCBwZW4gISBvcmc= for assistance if you have already purchased a ticket.

We thank you for ensuring our speakers, guests and venue workers feel safe and comfortable at all World Voices Festival events. If you have questions or concerns please contact cHVibGljcHJvZ3JhbXMgfCBwZW4gISBvcmc=

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