ANNOUNCING THE

Aspen Literary Festival

2026 Dates: September 25-27
Lineup, tickets and more to be announced in 2026!

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PRESENTED BY

PRODUCED BY

Dozens of
authors.

Three days.

Panels, parties, attractions, distractions.

Aspen in autumn.

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2025 Speakers

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Festival Leadership

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Adrienne Brodeur is Executive Director of Aspen Words, which produces the Aspen Literary Festival. She is also the author of the bestselling novel Little Monsters, and her bestselling memoir Wild Game.

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PRESENTED BY

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Our mission is to bring the best new fiction forward. Celebrating and championing emerging authors and the distinctively fresh work they are uniquely capable of writing. We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Aspen Literary Festival.

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PRODUCED BY

For 50 years, Aspen Words has curated and executed exceptional literary events for readers and writers of all ages— shaping the cultural conversation, nurturing emerging talent, and captivating both luminaries and audiences alike.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS