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Ayad Akhtar: The Radiance
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ayad Akhtar discusses his new novel, The Radiance, with Minelle Mahtani. Presented by Vancouver Writers Fest on Oct. 20, 2026 at 6 p.m.; standard admission is CAD 28, youth under 25 pay CAD 15, and members or seniors 65+ pay CAD 25.20.
- Date and time
- Location
- Revue Stage · 1601 Johnston Street · Vancouver · V6H 3R9
- Organizer
- Vancouver Writers Fest
About this event
Ayad Akhtar joins Minelle Mahtani at Vancouver Writers Fest to discuss The Radiance, his new novel.
The book moves between rural America and Europe, Islam and Christianity, and intimate and metaphysical concerns. It considers a fraught moment in American history and spiritual transformation in an age of fracture.
Akhtar's previous book, Homeland Elegies, was included among Barack Obama's favourite books of the year and appeared on best-of lists from The New York Times, Washington Post and Publishers Weekly.
The event is Oct. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. Vancouver local time. Standard tickets are CAD 28; youth under 25 pay CAD 15, and members or seniors 65+ pay CAD 25.20, including taxes and service fees; the event ends at 7:30 p.m.
Book through this event’s Showpass page. There are no refunds or exchanges except if the event is cancelled. Please minimize perfume, cologne and strongly scented products. For access needs, contact the box office at 778-658-0462. Venue postal code: V6H 3R9. All adults, including adults accompanying children to youth events, require tickets. Babes in arms are not permitted at this regular, non-youth Festival event. Late entry is not guaranteed, and missed events are not refundable.