
The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)
Presented by Audible Canada
April 30 - May 7, 2023The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) celebrates Canadian and international authors every year at its flagship festival in May.
The festival includes panels, discussions, workshops, and interactive events that allow guests from across Canada and around the world to participate. The festival delivered in-person events for four festivals and presented virtual events for two years in response to the pandemic, and since 2022, the festival has presented more than thirty events annually in a multi-modal format, beginning with a virtual festival and transitioning into in-person and hybrid events later in the week.
The 2023 festival will run April 30 – May 7. Dedicated virtual events, with a range of panels, workshops, and networking events, will take place from April 30 – May 3. In-person events, many live-streamed and recorded for virtual passholders, will take place in Brampton, Ontario at the city’s beautiful Rose Theatre from May 4 – 7, 2023.
All virtual and hybrid events will be available on-demand until June 7, 2023.
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The FOLD is committed to providing a meaningful experience for all of our guests at our festivals and at our year-round programs. We only use spaces that are wheelchair accessible and come equipped with ramp or ground level entrances, gender-neutral washrooms, dedicated accessibility parking spaces, and e-button access on doors.
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