The Word On The Street’s 35th Annual Festival returns to its iconic fall weekend, September 28th and 29th, at Queen’s Park.

Spend the weekend meandering through the vibrant marketplace, where you’ll find books, magazines, and more! See your favourite Indigenous and Canadian authors across multiple stages of all-ages programming, including a dedicated kids stage. Attend writers’ workshops that go beyond the craft! And more!

WOTS is 100% free to attend. Join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable weekend celebrating Indigenous and Canadian storytelling in Toronto!

Tell your friends and family, “Meet me at WOTS!”

Voted one of Toronto’s Best Local Festivals in the 2022 Toronto Star Readers Choice Awards.

RSVP on Eventbrite via the button below! WOTS is 100% free and open to all, however this gives you the opportunity to be the first to know when we add events (virtual workshops and our highly anticipated, limited-capacity WOTS Wordshop sessions) and receive event updates.

2024 Festival Programming

Join WOTS for the 35th Anniversary of the festival, taking place on September 28-29 at Queen’s Park. The festival will feature four stages of programming for book-lovers of all ages!

Map & Exhibitor Marketplace

The Word On The Street marketplace features over 100 exhibitors including book and magazine publishers, retailers, arts organizations, and more!