The
2026 Storytelling Festival
September through October 2026
Throughout Denver-metro
2026 Festival Schedule
Full schedule coming soon!
first look Schedule
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY rEADING SERIES
In collaboration with Denver Public Library, join for a series of events spanning literary discussion, music, & history.
August 26, 6:00-7:00pm
Bookclub in the Park at Berkeley Lake Park
September 20, 6:00-7:00pm
Soundtrack of Our Lives: Listening Gathering in the Park at Central Park
September 26, 6:00-7:00pm
Neighborhood Book Club in the Park at Platt Park
POET LAUREATE GATHERING & ART MARKET
A gathering of regional poets laureate from around Colorado. Join for workshops, readings, and an art market! Stay to explore more First Friday in the Santa Fe Arts District.
October 2, at Michael Warren Contemporary
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4:00-5:15pm
Generative poetry workshop
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5:30-6:15pm
Panel Discussion
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7:00-9:00pm
Art Market
15-minute readings from poets throughout the evening!
FILM SHOWCASE: THE TIME IS NOW
A showcase of film shorts from local filmmakers, paired with classic favorite feature films! In collaboration with Denver Film and the Mountain Media Arts Collective.
October 9, at the Village Exchange Center
​6:30-9:00pm
Short film + Feature Film
Details coming soon!
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October 10, at the Village Exchange Center
1:00-4:45pm
Short film + Feature Film
Details coming soon!
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5:00-8:45pm
Short film + Feature Film
Details coming soon!
COLLECTIVE READ:
LOCAL POETS ANTHOLOGY & POETRY-MAKING EVENTS
Pick up your free edition of The Word's anthology of Colorado Poets, The Time is Now. Each volume contains reading guides for your bookclub and writing prompts to spark your creativity!
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Then, join us to meet the poets, hear readings, and make your own art at the following events:
September 13, at the Festival Latino
Details coming soon!
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October 14, at Wright Farms
Details coming soon!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Co-Presenting Sponsors
Ally Sponsors
Supporter Partners
Community Partners
MOUNTAIN MEDIA
ARTS COLLECTIVE
