StarFest

Oct. 16, 2026 to Oct. 29, 2026

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Organized by: St. Albert Readers Festival (STARfest)

Journey across generations, cultures, and landscapes at the 2026 St. Albert Readers Festival, STARFest.

This year's festival brings together an exceptional lineup of acclaimed and emerging literary voices exploring identity, family, history, belonging, and resilience. From CBC Canada Reads winner Loghan Paylor, Booker Prize longlisted Maria Reva, Giller Prize shortlisted authors Angélique Lalonde and Patrick deWitt to rising Canadian literary talents Jane Park, Tara Gereaux, and Zak Jones, audiences will encounter unforgettable stories of love, war, migration, memory, community, and self-discovery. Spanning WWII-era Canada, contemporary Ukraine, the Prairies, Appalachia, and beyond, these engaging conversations with leading Alberta writers and journalists showcase some of the most compelling voices shaping Canadian literature today.

St. Albert Public Library (Downtown)

5 Saint Anne Street
St. Albert, AB, T8N 3Z9

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Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at 7:00pm — Loghan Paylor In conversation with Matthew Stepanic
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at 7:00pm — Maria Reva In conversation with Senator Paula Simons
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at 2:00pm — Jane Park In conversation with Sumaiya Matin
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 at 7:00pm — Patrick deWitt In conversation with David Berry
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at 7:00pm — Tara Gereaux In conversation with Danielle Paradis
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at 7:00pm — Angélique Lalonde In conversation with Diana Davidson
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:00pm — Zak Jones In conversation with Conor Kerr