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Edmonton Poetry Festival 2025

The Edmonton Poetry Festival will return in 2025, with varied voices and words joining together. It will host events that challenge and inspire, as special guests join local poets. 

As always, you can come to listen or share your work at an open mic. Volunteer. Learn in workshops. The river of voices has been flowing for generations—come and share the energy of what’s happening on the banks of right now!

Our 2024 festival bookseller was Audreys Books! Visit their store at 10702 Jasper Avenue for all your poetry needs!

Festival News

November 12, 2024

Youth Publishing Project 2025

EPFS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Qualifications POETS IN THE GREATER EDMONTON AREA 20 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER The Edmonton Poetry Festival Society (EPFS) is commemorating its 20th anniversary by engaging 20 emerging poets from the ... Read More 

November 8, 2024

Mixed Media: Controversy @ Noon, good poetry, and a poetry pharmacy

From The November 2024 Magpie Newsletter Here is the full Mixed Media feature from the highlights in the November 2024 Festival newsletter, The Magpie.  Subscribe here for events, festival news, interviews, and features! Controversy ... Read More 

October 8, 2024

Mixed Media: CLC’s 2024 winner, poetry in war zones, best poetry podcasts

From The Magpie Here is the full Mixed Media feature from the highlights in the October 2024 Festival newsletter, The Magpie.  Subscribe here for events, festival news, interviews, and features! Des poèmes comme exercices ... Read More 

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The Edmonton Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry and spoken word in Edmonton and Alberta. The festival presents a range of poetic styles and artists: from slam to traditional verse; from internationally recognized poets to local stars.

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About Us

Learn more about the mission, mandate, and history of the Edmonton Poetry Festival, as well as the people responsible for organizing and producing it each year, including our Board of Directors.

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Programs

The Edmonton Poetry Festival supports several year-round community programs that bring poetry to the everyday lives of Edmontonians and enrich citizens' experience of our city through creative expression.

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Support Us

Do you want to know how you can support the Edmonton Poetry Festival? Memberships, donations, sponsorships and volunteers help keep the festival viable year after year. Get involved today!

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