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Poetry lovers, this one’s for you! Join us at #VWF2026 to hear from local and international poets who will fill your cup with exquisite verse. Browse all poetry events: writersfest.bc.ca/2026-festiva... 📸 Marc Perez reading at last year’s Poetry Bash.

38. Word! 3 🗓️ October 22 at 1:00 PM There are three chances to catch our Spoken Word event series, and this is the last one with tickets available! Hear powerful performances from Brandon Wint, fanny kearse, and Ayda Niknami, curated by Jillian Christmas.

49. The Poetry Bash 🗓️ October 22 at 8:30 PM 💛 Presented with Modo and Vancouver Poetry House This year’s Poetry Bash lineup features Jordan Abel, Gwen Aube, Elee Kraljii Gardiner, Jess Housty, Eve Joseph, Meghan Kemp-Gee, Canisia Lubrin, and Billeh Nickerson with host Rob Taylor.

57. Verses of Transformation 🗓️ October 23 at 1:00 PM 💛 Presented with Indian Summer Festival Multi-award-winning poet Canisia Lubrin introduced this event at last year’s Festival to great accolade. Featuring Jordan Abel, Gwen Aube, Camilla Gibb, Jess Housty, Shani Mootoo, and Lisa Robertson.