Everything you need to know about the 2022 AfterWords Literary Festival | Cultural Festivals | Halifax, Nova Scotia
Wwhen it comes to celebrations of the written word, nothing on Halifax’s festival calendar comes close to AfterWords, a literary festival that brings all-star authors from around the country and the world to the city for thought-provoking discussions, enriching workshops and collection of good times. It’s as if your Goodreads to-read pile came to life and let you sit with its authors, soaking up their ingenuity.
AfterWords Literary Festival.
What is it also known as?
There are no nicknames for this.
When is it?
Sept. 24-Oct. 2.
What is it?
A mix of readings, talks and celebratory events, Afterwords is essentially a bookworm’s paradise – with an author guest list boasting notable local, national and international names.
Where is it held?
The festival features the Halifax Central Library, the Nova Scotia Writers’ Federation and a handful of other local haunts. Your best bet is to check the location information of the event you plan to attend in the official schedule of the festival.
How much time has passed?
Afterwords has improved your reading list since 2019.
Where do I get tickets?
via The Afterwords Festival website.
Is there a public holiday?
Yes: $80 friend of the festival passage gets you entry to most events for one, plus a screen-printed bag and priority seating (when available). It also acts as a donation for future festival events.
What is the must see show?
Saturday night promises to be packed at Afterwords: On October 1, two unmissable talks between the festival’s stars will take place in Dalhousie University’s McInnes Room. First? Author Lisa Moore reads from her new book, This is the way we love, a novel that explores what a family does through a tragic death. Next, the award-winning Canadian author sits down with Lawrence Hill (The Black Book) for a discussion about the life of writing.
Next, two powerhouses and former Members of Parliament—Halifax’s Jody Wilson-Raybould and Megan Leslie—discuss Wilson-Raybould’s award-winning memoir.
Get tickets and more details at the 7pm show via the Afterwords website.