Festival Pass

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2026 TWFest LitPass
2026 TWFest LitPass

Entertaining and enlightening panels and conversations for readers and writers by authors, scholars, historians, publishers, and other literary and theater professionals. Topics include contemporary issues, historical interests, genre-based discussions, Southern and New Orleans-based topics, as well as panels on the life, work, and study of Tennessee Williams.

The full LitPass includes:

  • All events labeled Literary Discussion in our schedule.
  • All events labeled as Conversations.
  • All sessions of the Tennessee Williams Scholars Conference (Friday).
  • All Literary Discussions at our Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival the same weekend.

Also available as Day LitPasses for $40 per day. You can also purchase individual literary panel discussions a la carte for $10 each.

Note:  The LitPass is also included in the VIP PASS on sale now and several membership levels of Friends of Tennessee.

 Price range: $40.00 through $100.00
2026 VIP Pass
2026 VIP Pass

Want to see the whole Festival? The VIP Pass is the way to go!

Includes these events March 25 – 29, 2026:

  • Opening Night
  • Writer’s Craft sessions Thursday and Friday
  • All literary discussions Friday-Sunday
  • Scholars Conference on Friday
  • Conversation Series
  • Drummer and Smoke music events
  • Walking Tours (one of each)
  • Tennessee Williams Tribute Reading
  • Books and Beignets
  • Last Bohemia Events
  • Partner theatre events
  • Invitation to Donor Party at The Historic New Orleans Collection Friday night

Does not include Festival fundraisers.

VIP Pass holders must reserve their spots ahead of time to guarantee a seat. A staff member will contact VIP Pass holders via email prior to the Festival with instructions for creating your Festival Schedule.

 Original price was: $600.00.Current price is: $550.00.