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The Word On The Street Toronto

Canada's largest book & magazine festival!
📅 Sept. 26-27, 2026📍David Pecaut Square

22/01/2026

📅 Mark your calendars! The 2026 Word On The Street Toronto Festival is coming back September 26–27 at David Pecaut Square.

Get ready for two full days of books, authors, storytelling, and a vibrant marketplace! 📚✨

10/11/2025

Surrounded by books and brilliant minds, what more could we ask for? 📚❤️

01/11/2025

Books, laughter, and the joy of community...what a perfect day!

29/10/2025

Celebrating words, wonder, and the warmth of community ✨

27/10/2025

Twas the calm before the storm...

Just a few moments before the energy of the festival came alive✨

25/10/2025

💙 Behind every festival are the incredible people who help make it shine year after year, and we want to give some extra love to two amazing friends of WOTS:

📸 Eddy Perez, our talented photographer, for capturing the magic, the joy, and all the unforgettable moments at the festival.

📝 Daniel Shehori, our dedicated publicist, for supporting WOTS behind the scenes and helping us share the stories that matter.

Your passion, professionalism, and friendship have been part of the heart of WOTS for many years. Thank you for everything you do!

24/10/2025

✨ More behind-the-scenes love for the amazing people who keep the stages running smoothly at The Word On The Street 2025! Team work truly makes dream work!!

For two years now, we’ve had the pleasure of working with some truly fabulous stage managers who make every performance and presentation seamless:

🎭 John Wilson
🎭 Helene Valinsky
🎭 Sumaiya Ahmed
🎭 Srijoni Sarkar

Your dedication, expertise, and calm under pressure bring magic to every show, and we couldn’t do it without you! Thank you! 💙

23/10/2025

Sending thanks to Audible for bringing an unforgettable, interactive experience to The Word On The Street 2025! 🎧✨

Festival-goers loved exploring the Pride and Prejudice Embroidery Experience, a creative celebration of art, storytelling, and craft. Special thanks to Kate Jackson for showcasing your incredible work and bringing this world to life on-site ... a true highlight of the weekend!

The intersection of art and storytelling was on full display at this year’s WOTS, reminding us how powerful (and beautiful) stories exist in every form. 💫

22/10/2025

It takes a village to make The Word On The Street happen, and we’re so grateful for the incredible teams who make it all run smoothly behind the scenes! 🙌📚

💨 Element Event Solutions, for our beautiful tents and festival rentals that bring the site to life. (special thanks to Michelle, George, and Bryan!)
🎤 EPiQ – for managing our tech and keeping every show running seamlessly (special shout-out to our Production Manager, Bobby!)
🛡️ Defron Security Services and Toronto Police Services – for keeping everyone safe throughout the weekend. (thank you Simran for your guidance and support!)
⚕️ St. John’s Ambulance – for supporting onsite medical emergencies and keeping our festival family safe. (Ali, your entire team are wonderful to work with!)
⚡ Little Electric – for powering the festival and keeping the lights (and mics!) on. (thanks Ben for keeping those bubbles going for us!)
🖨️ The Printing House – for making us look amazing with top-notch signage and materials (special thanks to Robbie-you have been an incredible champion for us!)
🚽 AMPot and Zach – for ensuring our onsite facilities ran smoothly all weekend long.
🏙️ A huge thank-you to the entire David Pecaut Square team for your incredible support! We’re especially grateful to Molly, Jose, and Richard for going above and beyond — your dedication makes working with DPS such a pleasure. The City of Toronto is lucky to have such a tremendous team, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with all of you!

We couldn’t do it without these fabulous teams — thank you for helping make WOTS 2025 unforgettable! 💙

21/10/2025

Love was in the air at The Word On The Street 2025 — thanks to Harlequin! 💕

Their Influencer Lounge gave festival-goers the perfect place to connect, unwind, and celebrate the stories that make our hearts skip a beat. 💌

Thank you, Harlequin, for your continued support and for reminding us that we all need a little love (and a good book) in our lives. ❤️

20/10/2025

Thank you to Magazines Canada for your incredible support of The Word On The Street 2025! 📰✨

This year, Magazines Canada helped make our Magazine Mews come alive, supporting exhibitor discounts, hosting two dynamic workshops, and curating a thought-provoking panel on our festival stages. Their partnership continues to champion Canadian voices and showcase the diversity and creativity of our magazine community.

Magazines matter. Stories matter. 💬
Support a Canadian publisher today!

19/10/2025

A huge thank-you to our long-time friends and partners at the Toronto Public Library! 💙

Each year, the TPL helps us celebrate the joy of reading and community through incredible onstage programming and engaging family workshops along the street. This year, the Big Blue Bookmobile was once again a huge hit — delighting families and book lovers of all ages!

We’re so proud to collaborate with an organization that shares our passion for literacy, learning, and accessible storytelling for everyone. 📚

👉 Support your local libraries — they keep our communities thriving!

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