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!

Under £10
Photographic portrait
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Poems For Parents with Toria Garbutt (BSL interpreted)
Seven Arts
All Library Events Leeds Storytelling Festival Literature Performance
Under £10
A photo portrait of author Ryan Crawford
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Ryan Crawford Author Event
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Literature
Free
Two actors stand at a piano with a puppet sat on top
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Fladam presents… Astro Norma and the Cosmic Piano
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Theatre
Free
A poet wearing a hoodie talking to family
Fri 20 Feb 2026 - Sat 21 Feb 2026
Poetry Takeaway
Leeds Libraries
Activity All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival
Free
Image of the reserve astronaut Meganne Christian
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Ask An Astronaut - Family Friendly Q&A With Meganne Christian
Leeds Central Library
All Library Events Family Friendly Half Term Leeds Storytelling Festival Literature
Free
A brown cartoon owl against a purple backdrop with colourful confetti
Mon 23 Feb 2026 - Fri 27 Mar 2026
BookTrust Storytime
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Literature
Under £10
A person sat on a gymnasium floor surrounded by confetti and a suitcase.
Tue 24 Feb 2026
Search for the Missing Sparkle
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Theatre
Under £10
A blonde woman in a beige coat looks off camera in front of a white wall.
Fri 27 Feb 2026
Poems For Parents with Liz Berry
Sunny Bank Mills
Literature Performance All Library Events Spoken Word Leeds Storytelling Festival
Free
A photographic portrait of author RAMZEE
Sat 28 Feb 2026
RAMZEE Author Event
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Workshop
Free
story performer is engaging a group of children with sensory play using a blue octopus prop.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Embracing Arts - Under the Sea
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Family Friendly Workshop Leeds Storytelling Festival Theatre
Under £10
Golden-haired girl in a grey tower opposite a witch in a forest against a yellow background.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Wrongsemble presents… Rapunzel
Leeds Central Library
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Theatre
Free
A person in yellow beanie and blue overals holds a cardboard blue whale puppet against a purple backdrop.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Hoglets presents… The Tale of the Loneliest Whale
Leeds Libraries
All Library Events Family Friendly Leeds Storytelling Festival Theatre