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The Word On The Street Toronto

Canada's largest book & magazine festival!
📅 Sept. 26-27, 2026📍David Pecaut Square

14/07/2026

Volunteer at The Word On The Street Toronto 2026! 📚

Looking for experience in festivals, publishing, events, communications, or the arts? Join the volunteer team behind Canada's largest free outdoor book and magazine festival and help bring WOTS 2026 to life on September 26–27 at David Pecaut Square.

As a WOTS volunteer, you'll:
📖 Support an iconic Toronto literary event
🌟 Build your professional network and resume
❤️ Give back to a community that celebrates stories and literacy

Volunteer opportunities include:
📦 Outreach Crew
📖 Marketplace & Exhibitor Relations Crew
🎪 Logistics Crew
📋 Volunteer Management Crew
ℹ️ Information Crew
🎤 Stage Crew
🤝 Donation Crew
⭐ Flex Crew

Applications are now open. Apply through the link in our bio.

13/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce that The Word On The Street Toronto's Exhibitor Marketplace for 2026 is now officially full! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who has registered! We can't wait to welcome our incredible community of publishers, authors, magazines, literacy organizations, booksellers, and literary exhibitors to David Pecaut Square this September.

If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please email Kim Robinson at [email protected]. However, please note that we currently have a significant waitlist, so we cannot guarantee that we will be able to offer you an exhibitor space.

Important Scam Alert ⚠️
We have also become aware of ongoing scam emails targeting authors, exhibitors, and businesses claiming to be from The Word On The Street.

Please note:
• We do not send unsolicited emails offering exhibitor spaces or requesting payment.
• Official emails from The Word On The Street always come from .ca email addresses and include the name of a member of our team.

If you believe you may have received a fraudulent message or have been the victim of a scam, please contact us directly. We are happy to help verify communications and advise you on next steps. We are also actively working with fraud authorities to address these scams and appreciate your vigilance.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to celebrating with you this September! 📚

11/06/2026

Check out The Word On The Street Book Nook at Luminato Festival!

Come explore and experience some of the best Canadian literature at the WOTS Book Nook! You'll find shelves of CanLit favourites that complement the vibrant themes of Luminato's artistic programming, curated by us! With comfy reading chairs and take-home reading lists, stay for a minute (or a while) in the WOTS Book Nook.

📍 Harbourfront Centre, South of the Green Lawn Stage
📅 Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th
⏰ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

We hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

The Word On The Street Toronto 2026 Exhibitor Marketplace is now OVER 90% SOLD! 📚✨

We’ve seen an incredible response from exhibitors this year, and several categories are already reaching capacity.

We are now officially moving to a waitlist for:
✍️ Indie Author micro-booths & half booths
📰 Fringe Beat micro-booths & half booths

There is still limited availability for Magazine exhibitors in both the micro-booth and half booth categories, along with select opportunities in other marketplace areas.

2026 marketplace updates include:
✔ Reduced pricing across many categories
✔ Micro-booth options for independent creators
✔ The return of Writer’s Block shared spaces
✔ Improved layout and audience flow
✔ A refreshed Indie Alley experience

📅 Applications close once full, or on June 30

Join us September 26–27 at David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto for Canada’s largest book & magazine festival.

Apply now:
https://toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca/get-involved/exhibit-with-us/

04/06/2026

🚨 Important Fraud Alert 🚨

We have been made aware that individuals are impersonating The Word On The Street Toronto and sending fraudulent exhibitor approval emails requesting payment via e-transfer to an unauthorized email address.

Please be advised:

❌ These emails are not from The Word On The Street Toronto.
❌ Do not send payment to any email address claiming to represent the festival without first verifying it through our official channels.

We have reported this matter to the appropriate authorities and are actively investigating the issue.

If you have received a suspicious email regarding exhibitor participation, vendor approval, sponsorship, or payment requests, please contact us directly before taking any action.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca/

We take the security of our exhibitors, partners, and community seriously and will continue to provide updates as needed.

Thank you for your vigilance and support.

— The Word On The Street Toronto

03/06/2026

Attention Magazine Publishers!

The Word On The Street Toronto is thrilled to partner with Magazines Canada to bring you an exclusive 15% discount on all exhibition levels! Whether you’re looking for a Deluxe Booth, Large Booth, Standard Booth, Half Booth, or a table in Magazine Mews, this is your chance to showcase your publication at Canada’s biggest open-air celebration of books and magazines—at a special rate!
Already confirmed your booth? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a rebate—credited toward next year’s early bird pricing! Want the refund instead, reach out and we can set that up for you.

Act now! To claim your discount, email Kim Robinson, Festival Producer, at [email protected]. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with thousands of passionate readers and industry professionals!

02/06/2026

Get out and support Indigenous storytellers at the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival!

Running June 2–7, 2026 in Toronto and June 8–14, 2026 online, imagineNATIVE celebrates Indigenous storytelling through film, video, audio, and digital and interactive art with screenings, exhibitions, special events, and more.

WOTS audiences can receive 25% off all in-person screening tickets using the discount code: FRIEND

🎟️ Regular ticket price: $10
📅 Toronto Festival: June 2–7
💻 Online Festival: June 8–14

Visit the imagineNATIVE Box Office at https://imaginenative.org/box-office/ to purchase passes and ticket packages, and explore the full event schedule here: https://imaginenative.org/festival/schedule/

29/05/2026

Advertise with The Word On The Street 2026!

Connect with 130,000+ engaged attendees at Canada’s largest open-air book and magazine festival in the heart of Toronto.

Advertising opportunities include:
• Festival Program Guide ads
• Onsite banners and signage
• Exhibitor special listings

📍 David Pecaut Square
📅 September 26–27, 2026
⏰ Deadline to book: July 15

Registered exhibitors save 20%.

Learn more:
https://toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca/get-involved/advertise-with-us/

28/05/2026

We know it’s been a little quiet around here lately, but for good reason. We’ve been busy behind the scenes getting ready for WOTS 2026, and we’re so excited to be back! 📚

And what better way to make a comeback than by introducing some new faces? We’re excited to welcome Erin Vanderstelt, Rachael Langdon, and Rachel Pallotta to the WOTS team! They’ll be supporting work across Programming and Communications, and we’re so happy to have them on board.

We can’t wait for you to get to know them! 🤗✨

22/01/2026

📅 Mark your calendars! The 2026 Word On The Street Toronto Festival is coming back September 26–27 at David Pecaut Square.

Get ready for two full days of books, authors, storytelling, and a vibrant marketplace! 📚✨

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