Bookish Events
Book fairs, author events, signings and literary festivals worth putting on your calendar.
Coming Up
September 2026
Sep 18, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026
Love Among the Pages
London, ON
Romance Book Convention
An inclusive romance book convention bringing together readers, authors and industry professionals across romance subgenres and spice levels.
RBC Place London
Sep 26, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
The Word On The Street Toronto
Toronto, ON
Literary Festival
A major outdoor literary festival bringing together authors, publishers, independent presses and a huge books-and-magazines marketplace in downtown Toronto.
David Pecaut Square
Sep 26, 2026
Stories from the Stars: A Sci-Fi Book Fair
Dartmouth, NS
Sci-Fi Book Fair
A sci-fi-focused book fair featuring authors, booksellers and book-adjacent vendors for readers and fans of speculative fiction.
Hal-Con Event Area, Dartmouth
October 2026
Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026
Romance Eh
Enoch, AB
Romance Book Signing & Reader Event
A Canadian romance reader and author event featuring a Friday mixer followed by author signing sessions and bookish shopping on Saturday.
River Cree Resort & Casino
Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026
Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival
Sudbury, ON
Literary Festival
Two days of Canadian writers, readings, workshops, community events and conversations celebrating the literary arts in Northern Ontario.
Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury
Oct 31, 2026
Royal City Romance Book Event
Guelph, ON
Romance Book Event
A romance-focused day of authors, bookish vendors, shopping and signings in Guelph.
Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre
November 2026
Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026
Ink of the Aurora
Winnipeg, MB
Book Signing & Reader Event
A Winnipeg bookish event bringing authors and readers together for signings, books and reader-focused programming.
Winnipeg Event Venue
Nov 14, 2026
Pages & Pleasures - Ancaster
Ancaster / Jerseyville, ON
Romance Book Fair & Market
A romance book fair and market featuring 70+ authors, publishers, makers and vendors, with free general admission and VIP early access.
Ancaster Fairgrounds / Marrit Hall, 630 Trinity Rd S
December 2026
Dec 4, 2026
Frostbitten & Forbidden - A Winter Fantasy Ball
Hamilton, ON
Fantasy Ball / Bookish Event
A winter fantasy ball hosted by Pages & Pleasures, bringing readers together for an immersive evening of fantasy-inspired celebration in Hamilton.
Hamilton Convention Centre
Dec 5, 2026
Pages & Pleasures - Hamilton Romance Book Fair & Market
Hamilton, ON
Romance Book Fair & Market
A romance-focused book fair and market featuring authors, bookish vendors and reader-friendly shopping in downtown Hamilton.
Hamilton Convention Centre
Dates TBA
Read Quebec Book Fair
Montreal, QC
Book Fair
A celebration of English-language Quebec books and writers, bringing readers, authors and publishers together in Montreal.
Montreal venue to be announced