When Words Collide 2025 - Saturday Night Showcase
Saturday Night Showcase - 80's Dance Party
Join us for a nostalgic evening of all things 80's. Costumes, DJ, dancing, cocktails, food and trivia. 80's apparel recommended. Prizes for best-dressed.
More details to come. Check back often.
Saturday Night Showcase Event: $80 (limited tickets available)
August 16, 2025 | 7PM
Sheraton Cavalier Calgary
2620, 32nd Ave NE
Get your tickets before they're gone.
Additional Information
Refund Policy
Festival Weekend Passes, Saturday Night Showcase Tickets, and Master Class Passes are refundable. Unable to attend, full refunds will be granted until January 31, 2025. 50% refunds after January 31, 2025 and before August 1, 2025. Sorry, no refunds after August 1, 2025.
Subsidies
Subsidies are available through the J. Michael Fay Subsidy Program. Let us know how we can help.
Children under the age of 8 need not register, but must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times. Children who are running loose may be asked to leave the festival.
Parents bringing children to the festival must provide the children`s proof of age when picking up their registration package at the festival. The child’s age as of August 9, 2025 is used to determine the type of pass they will need.
Volunteers
We love our volunteers. Volunteer for all or part of the festival and get some great perks.
All volunteers receive a t-shirt and token of appreciation and a meal voucher per shift/day. For shifts of up to 4 hours volunteers will receive a free ticket to a masterclass. For shifts of up to 8 hours, receive free admission to the festival.
Communications
Emails and digital newsletters are the primary means of communication with conference attendees. By registering for When Words Collide, you agree to receive conference-related updates and information via email and digital newsletters. We send these thoughtfully and with respect for your time and attention.
Want to be on the planning committee?
Artist Liaison, Hospitality, Merchant Room, Shared Authors Table, Social Media/Marketing, Showcase Event - committee volunteers get a free pass to the festival and accommodations.
Presenters/Panelist
New for 2025, all presenters will receive a festival pass and an honourarium. Applications for presenters/panelists will open in early 2025. More details to come.
