The Word On The Street's 36th Annual Festival

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, and attend writers’ workshops that go beyond the craft.

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!”

WOTS is 100% free to attend.

Voted one of Toronto's Best Local Festivals in the 2022 and 2024 Toronto Star Readers Choice Awards.

All registered attendees will receive a FREE aduiobook of their choice from WOTS' official Audiobook Sponsor, !

Please note, your free audiobook credit will be delivered to the email you registered with via Eventbrite after the festival weekend.

Libro.fm is an employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street West, Toronto, Canada