a festival of modern storytelling
Stories is not just a literary festival, it’s an inclusive celebration of the way that stories connect us, and the exciting new ways in which we connect with stories. Stories Festival 2023 will get London talking. Dates to be announced shortly.
INSPIRING EVENTS
The Evening Standard Stories Festival returns in 2023. Join the brightest stars of page and screen for three days of talks, workshops and awards.
DYNAMIC SPEAKERS
Novelists, poets, screenwriters, musicians and video game developers share their unique approaches to storytelling, offering advice and insights.
NEW VOICES
A platform for emerging talent across the creative industries that puts marginalised voices front and centre as we explore the power of personal stories.
What’s your story?
Returning for its second year, the Stories Competition gives a new generation of voices the chance to tell their stories and receive industry support. The competition seeks to discover, develop and champion new and experienced writing talent across the whole of the UK. The deadline for submissions has now passed but longlisted writers will be announced shortly.
A three day celebration of storytelling
Stories Festival 2021 took place at Picturehouse Central in London on 24-26 September. Stars of page, stage and screen joined us for an exciting line-up of live interviews, panels, screenings and more.
