Thank you to all performers, hosts, and attendees of the 2022 Festival!
Thank you all for your support. We look forward to seeing you again next year. In the meantime, if you wish to support the festival, purchase a membership or make a donation!
Thank you all for your support. We look forward to seeing you again next year. In the meantime, if you wish to support the festival, purchase a membership or make a donation!
Join the Edmonton Poetry Festival and New Music Edmonton for Sonic Confluence Collective: Sounds Like Words Like Sounds on Sunday, December 19, 2021 @ 3:00PM online or in person @ Co*Lab (9641 102A Ave NW). ... Read More
Edmonton Poetry Festival is thrilled to announce that we have chosen Shima Robinson (also known as Dwennimmen) as our new Artistic Producer, who will take over management of the festival from outgoing Executive Director ... Read More
We are excited to announce that we have just launched a membership portal on our website. The website’s membership portal will allow our supporters to purchase and renew their memberships online, and send e-mail ... Read More
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.
Heard a poet you like at the festival?
Want to buy their book?
Visit Glass Bookshop!
Glass Bookshop is the dedicated bookseller for the 2022 Edmonton Poetry Festival. Visit their table at the “Poetry Central” and “Lost Launches” events or visit their pop up shop in Latitude 53 (10242 106 Street). Check out their website for hours and follow them on Twitter or Instagram.
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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreDo 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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