World Storytelling Festival
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World Storytelling Festival

18 Mar 2025 — 23 Mar 2025
Montbéliard — Doubs (25)

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Edition 2025 — Storytelling Festival

The 15th edition of the World Storytelling Festival, organized by Compagnie Gakokoé, was held from March 18 to 23, 2025, in Montbéliard and about twenty municipalities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Over 60 performances by storytellers from around the world were offered to the public.

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15th World Storytelling Festival - 2025 Edition

The 15th edition of the World Storytelling Festival took place from March 18 to 23, 2025, in Montbéliard and 23 municipalities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Organized by Compagnie Gakokoé, it featured over 60 performances combining traditional tales, world legends, and contemporary creations.

Among the highlights, the Maraconte at Square Sponeck under a big top offered a performance every hour from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, March 22. The Night of Erotic Tales, for adults, was held on Saturday evening at L'Accent with a tasting of magic potions. The Storytelling Safari, an itinerant hunt for stories in the streets of Montbéliard, concluded the festival on Sunday, March 23, with a final performance at Les Bains Douches.

Programme

Highlights - March 2025

  • March 18-21: Performances in schools, media libraries, community centers, and museums in the Pays de Montbéliard
  • Saturday, March 22: Maraconte at Square Sponeck (10 am-5 pm, one performance per hour)
  • Saturday, March 22 evening: Night of Erotic Tales at L'Accent
  • Sunday, March 23: Itinerant Storytelling Safari in Montbéliard (3 pm), final performance at Les Bains Douches

Highlights

  • Over 60 performances in 23 municipalities
  • Maraconte: storytelling marathon under a big top at Square Sponeck
  • Night of Erotic Tales for adults at L'Accent
  • Storytelling Safari: itinerant hunt for stories in Montbéliard
  • Storytellers from around the world

Prices

From 0.00€ — 10.00€

Free and open access for the majority of performances. Some ticketed performances at accessible prices.

Where does it take place — Storytelling Festival

L'Accent et lieux divers, Montbéliard

8 rue Contejean, 25200 Montbéliard

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+33 6 61 59 10 48

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