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Welcome to the QWF Calendar! This calendar—powered by the community—aims to be an inclusive listing of English-language literary events across Quebec, enabling you to see at a glance what’s happening near you in a given month. Changing to the “List” view provides a more colourful representation of what’s coming up. From book launches to open mics, literary festivals to poetry slams, reading series to workshops, we’re delighted to support, connect, and promote writers and literary communities across Quebec.

We list English-language, bilingual, and multilingual events. If you are looking for French-language poetry events across Quebec, we suggest that you check the calendar of La poésie partout.

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19 Dec

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
20 Dec

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
9 Jan
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Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)
9 Jan

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)

Join us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! Do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique, participants write in 25 minute bursts, with 5-minute breaks in between.
10 Jan

Embodied Writing – The Frost Line (winter edition)

Winter asks the body to listen differently. Beneath the hush, beneath the cold, beneath … More info Read more
13 Jan

Lunch & Learn with QWF

Looking to learn more about QWF, what we do, and how we can help you? Join us for Lunch & Learn with QWF, a free 60-minute session providing a deep dive into all our programs and services.
15 Jan
QWF Event

The Words & Music Show Presents: Pigs&Wolves

Experience Montreal-based poetry-rock group Pigs&Wolves live at Casa del Popolo. With special guest Tara McGowan-Ross.
17 Jan

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.
19 Jan − 25 Jan

Cross-Border Conversations: Environmental Writers’ Retreat

January 19-25, 2026, Hotel Gault, Old Port, Montreal. Please join us for a relaxing, … More info Read more
24 Jan

Environmental Writers’ Reading to Benefit RAVEN Trust

Join us January 24, 2026 at the Hôtel Gault, 449 Rue Ste. Hélène, Montréal, … More info Read more
7 Mar

Hustle Life Balance: How to Thrive as a Freelancer

In this 6-hour intensive workshop, participants will learn how to avoid common freelance pitfalls … More info Read more
9 Mar

Poetic Transformations: Revising as Re-Seeing

Most poets move through a process of honing our work. We draft, workshop, revise, … More info Read more

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

Two women smiling at the camera

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

  • Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens
  • QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!