The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16, 2026. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 1st at 8:30 a.m. (PT).
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Podcast: 2026 Festival Review
If you missed this year’s festival, or you just want to relive some of the wonderful moments from August, we’re excited to announce that the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts 2026 Festival Review podcast is now available! Produced by Sean Eckford, our board vice-president and resident podcaster, this fantastic episode features highlights from … Continue reading “Podcast: 2026 Festival Review”
That’s a wrap on our 2026 Festival…
That’s a wrap! We can’t believe it’s over … Thank you to every one who attended the 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival for the Written Arts. The festival would not be what it is without your sincerest dedication in showing up, rain or shine, to support every author and artist who contributes to our beloved … Continue reading “That’s a wrap on our 2026 Festival…”
George M. Abbott Wins Inaugural Al and Eurithe Purdy BC Award for Excellence
The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is pleased to announce that George M. Abbott is the winner of the inaugural Al and Eurithe Purdy BC Award for Excellence for his book Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now, published by UBC Press. Abbott was announced as the winner at … Continue reading “George M. Abbott Wins Inaugural Al and Eurithe Purdy BC Award for Excellence”
It’s Festival Week!
Happy Festival Week! To prepare for this year’s festival, we want to share some important reminders. The Festival site We refer to the entire Rockwood Centre as the Festival site. Everything is located in the park: the Festival Pavilion, our box office, the beverage booths, the Book Tent, washrooms, and Rockwood Lodge, where Special Events … Continue reading “It’s Festival Week!”