National Storytelling Week
Event Details
- Start Date 31.01.26
- End Date 08.02.26
- Category Annual/Special Days/Weeks/Months
- Website Website
- Organiser Society for Storytelling
The theme for 2026 is Speaking Story into the Darkness.
Saturday 31 January – Sunday 8 February 2026
National Storytelling week is a joyful opportunity to celebrate the power of stories.
National Storytelling Week is celebrated by all ages enjoying folk tales, fairy lore, figments, phantoms, dragons, serpents, storms at sea.
Why Stories Matter
Stories connect us. When we tell them, we share a piece of ourselves and invite others to do the same.
Folk and fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world carry timeless themes we have in common, while also highlighting what makes each culture unique. At the same time, the everyday stories we share – a funny tale from work, a memory passed down by a grandparent, a family tradition or dramatic life event – are equally powerful in shaping how we connect with others.
National Storytelling Week is a chance to celebrate tales in all their forms, pass them on and enjoy their wisdom and wonder.
National Storytelling Week Resource Pack for anyone who would like some ideas or guidance on storytelling themselves or supporting storytelling in their community. The packs are full of pointers, background information, tips on how to use storytelling in different settings and video links.