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Austrian International Storytelling Festival 2026

20 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
Graz, Austria Graz, Austria Bruck an der Mur, Austria Stainach-Pürgg, Austria Bad Schönau, Austria Graz, Austria

At the 39. AUSTRIAN STORYTELLING FESTIVAL the oldest and simplest form of culture is presented – telling a story. Artists from all over the world present their story in various forms – classic Storytelling, combined with other “Narrative Arts” – from Music, Pantomime, Dance to Clownery. The yearly festival takes place around pentacost in the provinces Styria and Lower Austria in Austria, for 3 weeks, with nearly 80 performances for school children, families and adults. It attracts around 15.000 visitors.

Practical info

Pricerange per day

10 to 25 euro

Accommodation

Partner hotel

Main target group

Under 12 y/o , 12 - 16 y/o , 16 - 25 y/o , 25 - 50 y/o , Above 50 y/o

Directions & transport

Car park , Train/tram/bus , Airport (max 20km)

Surroundings

City center , Nature , Suburbs , Village

Average attendence per day

Above 10.000 attendees

Art disciplines

Contemporary Dance , Circus , Digital Arts , Heritage , Literature

Support for disabled people

Yes