Calendar

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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17 Oct − 13 Dec
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Centaur Theatre Family Classes

This fall, Centaur Theatre invites children and their parents/caregivers to make theatre, explore backstage, … More info Read more
19 Oct − 7 Dec

Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)

Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
26 Oct − 14 Dec

Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)

Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
26 Oct − 29 Oct
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The Writer’s Coven: Writing Session | Séance d’écriture

Calling writers and creatives of all kinds! Whether you’re a budding novelist, a published … More info Read more
29 Oct

Expanding Our Poetic Range Through Memory, Place, and the Senses

Eight Thursdays, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants Hybrid workshop*   … More info Read more
29 Oct
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Montreal Review of Books Fall 2026 Launch

Join us for readings by Elizabeth Ball (Missy Whynaught), Kathryn Jezer-Morton (The Story of … More info Read more
29 Oct

Writing for Games and Interactive Media

Eight Thursdays, Oct 8–Nov 26, 8:00–10:00 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
30 Oct

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.
30 Oct
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Words & Music: The 2026 Ian Ferrier Spoken Word Prize Finalists

Join us for an afternoon celebrating Quebec-based performance writers. This event showcases the finalists … More info Read more
2 Nov

The Playwright’s Toolkit: Transferable Skills for Creative Writers

Whether or not you’ve caught the theatre bug, certain skills from the world of … More info Read more
2 Nov − 21 Dec

Writing Outside the Box: An Edgy Fiction Workshop (Mondays)

Eight Wednesdays, Oct 7–Nov 25, 5:45–7:45 p.m. Open to all Limited to 12 participants … More info Read more
2 Nov − 5 Nov
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The Writer’s Coven: Writing Session | Séance d’écriture

Calling writers and creatives of all kinds! Whether you’re a budding novelist, a published … 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

  • QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

The QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!