Literary Festival & Conference Passes

Roundtable by the Sea Literary Festival and Conference passes provide access to all readings, panels, roundtables, authors in conversation, and headlining events, subject to venue capacities, including those at the Dunn Theatre, Fundy Discovery Aquarium, and partner venues throughout Saint Andrews. The pass also includes access to the book fair. Some workshops with limited participants may require an additional fee and/or advanced registration. (Please note: the pass excludes access to a private reception for authors and major sponsors. Businesses in town hosting events not on the official schedule may set their own requirements for admission.)

Ticket sales go live at 7pm ADT on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

First 100 Passes - $225

The first 100 pass purchasers (excludes student passes) will receive an exclusive opportunity to reserve seats for headlining events and keynotes. All other seats will be first-come-first-served.

Advance (August 5 - October 1) - $225

Regular (October 2 - November 11) - $275

On-Site (day of event) - $375

Student Rate (Current student ID required at check-in) - $125

What to Expect

Roundtable by the Sea attendees will enjoy three and a half days of literary events and conference presentations, as well as literary-themed special offerings at businesses throughout Saint Andrews. At check-in, attendees will receive a tote bag, merch, and a programme for the festival. Shuttle service will be available to and from the Dunn Theatre at the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and downtown venues.

Attendees will have access to a multi-day book fair featuring independent publishers, authors, and literary- and literacy-focused organizations.

Featured authors include Donna Jones Alward, Renée Belliveau, Sue Sinclair, Lana Button, Mark Blagrave, and Teri Kingston, with more to be announced soon.

Events include:

  • Featured authors

  • Authors in conversation

  • Panels & roundtables

  • Workshops

  • Readings & Q&As

  • Open Mics

  • Multi-day book fair

  • Book signings

Schedule

Coming soon!