Festival of Storytelling
The oral tradition of the Mediterranean takes center stage in Matera 2026
About Festival of Storytelling
Storytelling as a Vertical Archive
The Festival of Storytelling is one of the events in the Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026 program, included in the thematic section 'Stratifications', dedicated to time, where Matera becomes a 'vertical archive'. The festival explores the oral tradition of the Mediterranean: narration, myth, and memory passed down by word of mouth.
Voice and Memory
In a city like Matera, where every stone holds layers of history, oral storytelling becomes the ideal tool for interpreting the past and engaging it in dialogue with the present. The festival is linked to the program's reflection on the antiquities and memory of the Mediterranean, which in the same 'Stratifications' section also includes the major photographic exhibition by Mimmo Jodice.
Atmosphere and Context
The event is part of the Mediterranean Capital of Culture calendar, organized by the Matera Basilicata Foundation, which from March 20 to November 28, 2026, transforms the city into a large, widespread cultural laboratory. An event for those who love narration, oral literature, and dialogue among Mediterranean cultures.
Festival of Storytelling — edition 2026
The Festival of Storytelling is scheduled to take place in Matera during 2026, within the 'Stratifications' section of the Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue program. The festival explores the oral tradition of the Mediterranean through narration and memory. As of now, the precise dates of the event have not yet been confirmed by the organization.
Programme Festival of Storytelling 2026
The detailed program for the Festival of Storytelling will be announced in the coming weeks by the Matera Basilicata 2026 Foundation. The event, part of the 'Stratifications' section of Matera 2026, is dedicated to the oral tradition of the Mediterranean, with events focusing on narration, storytelling, and memory that engage with the city's historical heritage.
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Getting Here
Matera is reachable by car via the SS7 and by train with the FAL railway from Bari.
Tickets
Access methods and tickets to be defined; information provided by the Matera Basilicata 2026 Foundation.
Accommodation
Wide range of accommodation available in Matera, from the Sassi to hotels in the city center.
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