Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival 2026 Press Conference

March 11, 2026
4:30 pm ET

Mark your calendars! The Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, a landmark annual literary event in Montreal, is returning for its 28th edition this coming spring, from April 23–26, 2026. 

This year, as in past years, the festival will be structured around a central socially engaged theme, to be announced with our programming at our press conference at 4:30pm on March 11, 2026. 

About the Festival

The Blue Metropolis Festival is one of the largest multilingual literary events in North America. Each year, writers from Quebec, Canada and around the world converge on Montreal for an action-packed weekend. Festivalgoers are treated to live interviews, roundtable discussions, public readings, debates, master classes, and performances. Every year, the Festival is structured around several strong themes that testify to a deep social engagement and a passion for literature in all its richness.

About the 2026 Edition

At the upcoming 28th edition of the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, expect readings,
roundtables, debates, workshops, performances and interviews with prestigious authors from
Canada and abroad. Over 100 guests, including authors, musicians, artists, researchers and more!

Multilingual Programming in Up to Nine Languages.

The Blue Metropolis Festival is one of the largest multilingual literary events in North America. Each year,
writers from Quebec, Canada and around the world converge on Montreal for an action-packed weekend.
Festivalgoers are treated to live interviews, roundtable discussions, public readings, debates, master
classes, and performances. Every year, the Festival is structured around several strong themes that testifyto a deep social engagement and a passion for literature in all its richness.

Activities for Children and Parents All Year Long

The TD-Blue Metropolis Children’s Festival now runs year-round, with events in schools, libraries and
bookstores near you or online.

Discover our 2026 programming, as well as our wide range of online content at: bluemetropolis.org/youth