2026 gritLIT Readers & Writers Festival

Schedule

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Various | Hamilton, ON

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About this Event

Welcome to the 2026 edition of gritLIT: Hamilton's Readers and Writers Festival!

Discover new voices, explore diverse perspectives, and connect with fellow book enthusiasts. Whether you're a fan of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novels, or all of the above, there's something for everyone at gritLIT.

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Various, Various, Hamilton, Canada

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CAD 107.83

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