2026 Ticket Information
Choose the festival experience that’s right for you!
New for 2026, our VIP Festival Pass offers the ultimate literary weekend, including access to 15 events of your choice plus exclusive perks like priority seating, an author meet and greet, a festival book bag, and more.
Looking for flexibility? The Festival Pass: Pick 5 and Pick 8 packages let you build your own festival experience by selecting the events you’d like to attend throughout the weekend.
Planning to stay in Cavendish? Guests who book a minimum two-night stay with a participating accommodation partner receive exclusive perks. Guests receive discounted pricing on Festival Pass Pick 5 and Pick 8 packages, while VIP Festival Pass holders receive a special welcome gift basket. Be sure to book your accommodation first, as you’ll need an access code from your accommodation to access these offers when purchasing tickets. Accommodation offers cannot be applied after tickets have been purchased.
Please note that some festival events overlap. Review your selections carefully before completing your purchase.
Individual Event Tickets
All events can be purchased individually and required for events that are not included in the Festival Pass.
Festival Pass – Pick 5
$139
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 5 for $119. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 5 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 5. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your Festival Pass Pick 5, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Behind The Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass – Pick 8
$219
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 8 for $195. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 8 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 8. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your Festival Pass Pick 8, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Behind The Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass - VIP
$389
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and receive a complimentary gift basket (Valued at $40). Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 15 events of your choice*
- Includes a book bag, priority seating, an exclusive author meet & greet, a $30 Bookmark gift card, and After Hours Party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the VIP Festival Pass. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Behind The Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Adam Loo
$95
The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo is an immersive, four-course culinary experience that showcases Prince Edward Island’s culinary talent through a unique blend of food and storytelling. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully-curated menu while Chef Adam Loo shares reflections from his memoir and career, offering insight into the creative process behind both cuisine and writing.
Upon arrival, attendees will be welcomed with local acoustic entertainment, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Before each course, Chef Adam Loo will share the inspiration behind each dish and the importance of building his career on Prince Edward Island. The thoughtfully-curated menu will highlight local ingredients and flavours. This unique combination of food, storytelling, and live music creates a memorable, experience-driven evening that connects guests to the chef, his story, and the Island’s culinary culture.
Date:
Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Turkey Tavern, Avonlea Village
Behind The Veil
$59.20
Featuring all original compositions, this production returns this summer, after a hugely successful world premiere last year at Harmony House!
Alicia Toner and Mike Ross create a concert experience that examines the life and soul of one of Canada’s most iconic and enduring authors – Lucy Maud Montgomery. Blending letters, diary entries, and poetry with original songwriting from the ensemble, this unique Harmony House production will pull back the veil to reveal who Maud really was. Featuring compositions by Brielle Ansems, Carlie Howell, Alicia and Mike, with Julain Molnar as the voice of Lucy Maud, this tight knit ensemble will bring to life the spirit of a Canadian icon.
Dates:
Friday, September 25, at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 26, at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Harmony House
Cavendish Literary Festival Book Bag
$25
Carry your festival finds in style with the official Cavendish Literary Festival Fairtrade Cotton Tote Bag. Pre-order your tote today and pick it up at the festival in Cavendish.
Event Capacity is limited; some events may sell out quickly. Venues and schedules are subject to change.
Individual Event Tickets
All events can be purchased individually and required for events that are not included in the Festival Pass.
Festival Pass – Pick 5 ~ $139
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 5 for $119. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 5 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 5. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Beyond the Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass – Pick 8 ~ $219
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and get the Festival pass – Pick 8 for $195. Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 8 events of your choice*
- Includes After hours party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the Festival Pass Pick 8. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Beyond the Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
Festival Pass - VIP ~ $389
Book a 2 night stay at a participating accommodation, and receive a complimentary gift basket (Valued at $40). Must enter access code provided from accommodation at time of booking.
- Access to select 15 events of your choice*
- Includes a book bag, priority seating, an exclusive author meet & greet, a $30 Bookmark gift card, and After Hours Party at Carr’s Oyster Bar
*The following events are not included in the VIP Festival Pass. Excluded events can be purchased as add ons to your VIP Pass, subject to availability:
- Montgomery’s Cavendish Legacy Tour
- Walk and Words
- Turkey Soup for the Mind
- The Little Readers Club
- Beyond the Veil
- The Literary Table: From Page to Plate with Chef Adam Loo
