Under Western Skies begins on Tuesday October 20th with FREE events taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Ticketed events will be held Friday through Sunday.

The Author Event Pass grants access to all Under Western Skies author presentations and panels. Separate registration is required for workshops, StorySLAM, and Author Dinner.

FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: If cost is a barrier to your participation in the festival, please fill out this form and mention the event or workshop that you would like to attend and we will reserve a ticket for you. If you are able to pay an amount lower than the price (sliding scale), please mention the amount you are able to pay in the comments - any amount helps us keep these events accessible to others in the future.

SFOB '26 - Under Western Skies