14 Feb 2026 - 8 Mar 2026

A family festival to enthral and inspire! The magic of storytelling unites cultures and generations. And for three weeks, it illuminates our city. From award-winning family theatre and acclaimed author readings to comic-book workshops and a city-wide trail -  this truly is a festival for everyone!

Free
Tow book covers with eyes looking at each other
Until Sun 15 Mar 2026
World Book Day® book-token exchange in Leeds Libraries
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Literature
Free
A family wearing animal masks
Until Sat 30 May 2026
Story Explorers: Animal Trail
Leeds Libraries
Activity All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival
Free
A person wearing a leather jacket and stripped orange trousers stands on a dark stage pulling a surprised face.
Until Sat 7 Mar 2026
Aladdin and the Stolen Stories
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Theatre
Under £10
An illustration of someone drawing a person and cat in a square window.
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Comic Drawing Workshop with Molly Pukes
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Family Friendly Workshop Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Workshop
Free
A crowd of children and adults watching a character reading a storybook
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Cbeebies Read and Rave
Leeds Central Library - Tiled Hall
All Library Events Family Friendly Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Music
Free
Two cozy collaged birdhouses in front of green hills. Two birds and a bee fly overhead.
Tue 17 Feb 2026 - Sat 7 Mar 2026
A little birdy told me… Look out! Stories are nesting!
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Visual Arts
Under £10
Two collaged birds sitting on sticks overlook two collaged houses, surrounded by a boarder of collaged leaves.
Tue 17 Feb 2026 - Thu 19 Feb 2026
A Little Birdy Told Me… Family Collage Workshops
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Family Friendly Workshop Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Visual Arts Workshop
Free
A young child standing outside a colourful room
Thu 19 Feb 2026 - Sat 30 May 2026
Story Explorers
Leeds Central Library
All Library Events Exhibition Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival
Free
A child wearing a tiger mask.
Thu 19 Feb 2026 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
Story Explorers: Face Painting and Craft Session
Leeds Central Library
All Library Events Craft Family Friendly Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival
Free
Author Bethan Woollvin demonstrates how she creates a picture book
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Bethan Woollvin Author Event
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Literature
Free
A photographic portrait of author/illustrator Mark Bradley
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Comic-making workshop with Mark Bradley
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Family Friendly Workshop Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Workshop
Free
A person blowing dust off of a book in a library
Thu 19 Feb 2026 - Fri 20 Feb 2026
Family Folklore: Wrongsemble Story Time
Leeds Central Library
All Library Events Family Friendly Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Theatre