Summer WoW Event
Overview
Intro
The WoW (World of Words) Gstaad International Literature Festival takes place on August 29 & 30 in the picturesque Gstaad.
WoW Gstaad returns this summer with an inspiring programme bringing together internationally acclaimed authors, thought-provoking conversations, and unique literary experiences in the Swiss Alps. Across one weekend, guests will engage with powerful stories, contemporary ideas, and meaningful discussions, all in an intimate and welcoming setting.
Program:
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Susie Boyt
Interviewer: TBC
Light in Dark Times: Novels about Courage and Care
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - DBC Pierre
How to Make the Voices in Your Head Work for You (Masterclass)
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch at "The Alpina" (for authors and eligible ticket holders)
OR
Food for Thought: AI & Literature (Masterclass + light lunch)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Jill Dawson
Interviewer: Louise Doughty
Reality as Fiction
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Sadie Jones
Interviewer: TBC
Money, Families, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Sunday, August 30, 2026
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Free Author Slot
Interviewer: TBC
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - Jakuta Alikavazo
Interviewer: TBC
Topic: Coming Soon
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Farewell Lunch at "The Alpina" (for authors & eligible ticket holders)
4:00 p.m. - Free Street Conversation "Madame Gstaad"
Open to all - join us in the village for a lively conversation in the open air, celebrating local voices and literary culture.
Ticket sales: available now at the Gstaad tourist office, by phone at +41 33 748 81 82, or via email at ticketing@gstaad.ch
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The Alpina Gstaad Alpinastrasse 23 3780 Gstaad Switzerland |
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Event dates
- 29 August 2026
- 30 August 2026