Full Conference Pass ($1,100 each)

A Full Conference Pass lets you experience all the wonder of the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference throughout the three-day event—full access to all Pavilion talks, intimate breakout sessions, book signings, Q&As, breakfasts and lunches, mingling with the writers, and a closing reception on the stunning Sun Valley Pavilion lawn. For access to private events with writers and VIP dinners, please inquire about becoming a donor.

Next Generation Pass ($550 each, 35 and under)

We are excited to offer our half-price Next Generation Pass again this year! This pass is available for those age 35 and under, inspiring the “next generation” to become lifelong SVWC participants. We only have a limited supply, so act fast. You can experience the wonder of the entire Writers’ Conference at half the price.

Each February, Conference Passes are sold online on a first-come, first-served basis. We have a limited number, and they sell out quickly every year—often within minutes. We recommend signing up for our email newsletter to receive important pass sale updates and information.

If you would like to get early access to passes, and therefore guarantee your pass, learn more about joining our Family of Donors and our Donor Priority Pre-Sale. Email us with questions at [email protected].

PURCHASING PASSES

Passes are sold online only. In February (exact date TBD) promptly at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, our purchase portal will open (operated by tix.com). Follow the instructions to purchase passes securely with a credit card.

IMPORTANT INFO + TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• We recommend going directly to the purchase portal when passes go on sale to avoid slowdowns on our website. Tix.com will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
• Have everything ready, including the names and emails of any guest passes you plan to purchase. You do not need to create an account or login.
• PLEASE NOTE: passes will only remain reserved in your cart for 20 minutes while you complete your transaction. If that time runs out before you finish, your cart will be automatically emptied and passes will be returned to the inventory pool, requiring you to start over.
• Be sure to type your email address accurately as well as your correct billing address/zip (5 digits only)/phone and name on card in the credit card fields. If not, we may have trouble completing payment or contacting you.
• After purchasing, check that you have received a confirmation email from tix.com with your order details (if you do not see this email, check your spam folder or contact us). 
• Passes can be picked up at the on-site registration desk starting July 18 at 9:00 AM.

THE WAITLIST

Once passes have sold out, our waitlist will open up. Join by clicking the “Join Our Waitlist” button at the top of this page and filling out the required form (you are not automatically entered to join the waitlist if you attempt to purchase passes). If more passes become available, those on the waitlist will be notified in the order received. We recommend signing up, as we do have cancellations. Don’t worry if you missed out this year—there are many more ways to join SVWC that don’t require a full pass! See the “More Ways to Join SVWC” section on this page.

PASS LIMITS

To ensure we keep the Conference as inclusive as possible, there is a limit of two passes per type per person (for example, two Full Conference Passes and two Next Generation Passes maximum for a single person).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Because passes sell out so quickly, we recommend working through any technical issues or asking questions ahead of time. Please call 208.726.5454 or email [email protected] before passes go on sale if you need assistance.

PASS CANCELLATION

If you contact us to cancel your pass purchase before May 15, we can issue a refund minus a $50 fee per pass. After that date, we are unable to issue refunds. However, you are welcome to transfer a pass to another person—just contact us with the new name and email.

When passes go on sale, they are available to purchase online only via our purchase portal at tix.com. Passes are not available to purchase in-person or at the door.  When they have sold out, the option will appear to join our waitlist until our waitlist is full.

We understand how difficult it can be to secure passes for SVWC—either because they are in such high demand and sell out so quickly or because cost is a barrier—and we know both can be disheartening. But not to worry—we have developed even more community programs and expanded our free events to make SVWC as inclusive as possible. If you are unable to buy a pass in 2026, we hope you will join us for one of the below. You can also join our Family of Donors or inquire about volunteering opportunities.

Free Events & Community Programming

1. Attend free Pavilion Lawn Talks on the Sun Valley Pavilion Lawn
2. Attend our free Community Speaker Series at The Community Library
3. Livestream talks for free from the comfort of home
4. Purchase tickets to select Pavilion Talks
5. Attend our Live Watch Party at The Argyros theater in downtown Ketchum
6. Browse our free digital media library with talks from past conferences

We recommend signing up for our email newsletter to receive updates about these programs and events. If you are a local student, teacher, or library staff, join us in the free reserved seating section for all Pavilion Talks (space is limited, so please check in at the Info Desk). Learn more.