Mark Your Calendars: TIFA 2024 is Coming to Town
Bookworms and story lovers, The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is back for you. From September 19th to 29th, Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre is the perfect destination for anyone who lives and breathes literature.
Are you a die-hard fiction fan, a poetry enthusiast, or someone who loves to explore new worlds through words? TIFA 2024 will feed your imagination or bring out your inner storyteller.
What’s On? Highlights of the Events
- Attend interviews, readings, and book signings with international bestsellers and local favourites.
- Deep discussions about today’s most pressing issues with authors who challenge and inspire.
- Join masterclasses, workshops, and panels featuring industry experts.
- Fan-favourite genres like fantasy, romance, horror, and sci-fi, with events tailored to every kind of reader.
- Free activities, installations, and pop-up events are perfect for all ages.
Note: Some festival events are free, while others require tickets.
Find Your Next Favourite Read
This year’s festival theme, “Writing Home,” invites you to explore the many ways we think about home—whether that’s a place, a feeling, or an idea. With over 100 authors and artists from 11 countries, TIFA 2024 connects through stories that resonate with the universal quest for belonging and identity.
During the festival, you can spend your days listening to powerful readings, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, and interacting closely with some of the world’s most beloved authors.
Click here for a complete list of featured events or here for the books.
Experts, Writers, and Storytellers You’ll Meet
- Catherine Abreu
- Jean Marc Ah-Sen
- K.J. Aiello
- Ebtisam Al-Beiti
- Sinan Antoon
- Afra Atiq
- Margaret Augustine
- Nahlah Ayed
- Carleigh Baker
- Saumiya Balasubramaniam
- Colin Barrett
- Lauren Beck
- Lesley Crewe
- Roddy Doyle
- J.M. Frey
- …and many more
Click here for the complete list of the festival authors and participants.
Why You’ll Love It
The Toronto International Festival of Authors 2024 celebrates the power of words to connect, inspire, and transform. You’ll discover new authors, learn from the best in the business, or enjoy a literary atmosphere. So grab your tickets, clear your schedule, and experience 11 days of storytelling and inspiring activities.
Event Details
- Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West, Toronto)
- Date: September 19 to 29, 2024
- Website: https://festivalofauthors.ca/tifa-festival-2024
- Tickets: Tickets are available via Festival of Authors (price varies)
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