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Swash & Serif is Canada’s typography festival.
2026
Tournament
Oct 15
Find out who's the better letterer at our hand-lettering tournament League of Letters. Watch the game or compete for glory.
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2026
Exhibition
Nov 12 — 17
See your letters on display at our 10th annual type exhibition. Get all the details about attending, supporting, or participating in Swash & Serif 10.
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2026
Conference
Nov 20
We're bringing the type convo to Toronto. Learn about our 10th anniversary typography conference, get tickets, or apply to speak.
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Swash & Serif has been bringing people together to celebrate typography and lettering in Toronto since 2014.

Through our events and showcases, we encourage designers and artists to push the limits of the designed word and explore new ideas.

In 2026, to celebrate our tenth edition, we've decided to up our game: we're evolving our annual exhibition into a month-long typography festival. Join us for a month of gatherings, discussions, and even battles with your design friends and community.

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League of Letters Tournament
October 15
Who's the better letterer under pressure? Watch designers compete for glory in our hand-lettering tournament, League of Letters.
LofL 2026 →Join the fray →Watch it unfold →
Swash & Serif 10th Exhibition
November 12 — 17
Share your type and lettering work with hundreds at our 10th annual curated gallery exhibition, Swash & Serif. Our new jury selects the cream of the crop. Cheers to a decade of type at opening night!
About the show →RSVP FREE →Submit your work →
Swash & Serif Conference
November 20
Hear from type pros, designers, and leaders at Swash & Serif Con. Join the discussion and hear about how creatives are experimenting and evolving with type.
About the Con →Get your ticket →Apply to speak →
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Give us a hand with day to day logistics at our events, get free entry, and be part of making the magic happen.
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