Scottish International Storytelling Festival
When21–31 October 2026
WhereScottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Old Town, EH1 1SR Edinburgh
TypeCulture festival
An annual celebration of oral storytelling and live spoken word centred on the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile. The programme brings together storytellers from Scotland and around the world for performances, workshops and family events. Each edition follows a distinct theme drawn from folklore and nature.
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