PEN America World Voices Festival - All Events Passes

The World Voices Festival, founded in 2004 by Salman Rushdie, is PEN America’s celebration of international literature and writers. Honoring our organization’s hundred-year history of uniting writers and readers to celebrate creative expression and the freedom to write for all, the Festival was founded in the wake of 9/11 to counter U.S. isolationism and broaden the channels of dialogue between the United States and the world.

Featuring more than 80 writers from over 35 countries, the 2025 festival will celebrate great writing and the power of storytelling against the current headwinds of attacks by those who seek to censor and silence. This gathering of writers from every part of the globe is a potent reminder—in fact, an antidote in an era of censorship—that books drive culture and identity, while empowering and transforming our lives."

Visit or more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.

This year, we are excited to offer festival wide passes, which will allow the purchaser to attend any event they are interested in, all for one low price.

We have attempted to keep the process as simple as possible. Please see our step by step guide below:

• Purchase your festival pass for $75 + fees, via the link at the top right of this page, using an email address you are able to access.
• After purchasing your festival pass, you will receive an email from our Box Office team providing you with your own unique code.
• You can then use your unique code on any individual event's Eventbrite page, and you will unlock the ability to RSVP (for free) for any of our ticketed events (while supplies last). Your RSVP guarantees you a spot at the event you have registered for.

P lease Note:

• Festival passes are for NYC events only.
• Each festival pass is for one person, and are non-transferable. The unique code you receive and use to RSVP for events must match the name of the person who is using the ticket for each event.
• All PEN World Voices Festival tickets are non-refundable, including festival wide pass purchases
• Festival pass holders are only guaranteed entry into events they have RSVP'd for with their unique code.
• RSVP's are not available after an event sells out, so act quickly!
• Our box office team at [email protected] is available to help you with any questions you have about your festival pass, and will send you more detailed information after your purchase.

While not required, per public health official guidelines, the World Voices Festival recommends being fully vaccinated, and wearing masks in all public indoor settings as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, as well as around crowds.

If you are feeling unwell, please do not come to the event. Reach out to [email protected] for assistance if you have already purchased a ticket.

We thank you for ensuring our speakers, guests and venue workers feel safe and comfortable at all World Voices Festival events. If you have questions or concerns please contact [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

New York, United States