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MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival 2026

Jun 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - Jun 7, 2026 @ 06:00 pm

The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is turning up the suspense with the announcement that the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival will return for its fifth year, from June 5-7, 2026 at Victoria University in the University of Toronto. Celebrating a milestone year, MOTIVE 2026 unveils its most expansive and riveting programme to date, featuring more than 55 events, author talks, and immersive workshops designed to captivate crime and mystery lovers of all kinds.

Featuring:

  • Shari Lapena
  • Nita Prose
  • Clare Mackintosh
  • Nicholas Shakespeare
  • Olivier Norek
  • Don Gillmor
  • Doug Johnstone
  • & more!

Event Details

Start:
June 5 @ 10:00 am
End:
June 7 @ 6:00 pm

Individual Dates & Times*:

*Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

  • Jun 5, 2026 at 10:00 am - 09:00 pm (Fri)
  • Jun 6, 2026 at 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Sat)
  • Jun 7, 2026 at 11:00 am - 06:00 pm (Sun)
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Website:
https://festivalofauthors.ca/motive/

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