Single tickets are here!
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Now available for every 2025/2026 show!
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2025 Children's Festival Tickets available October 4th.
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Story Café - October 6th
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Open Mic Online - October 7th
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Free Beginners Workshop - October 18
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Single tickets are here! ⦾ Now available for every 2025/2026 show! ⦾ 2025 Children's Festival Tickets available October 4th. ⦾ Story Café - October 6th ⦾ Open Mic Online - October 7th ⦾ Free Beginners Workshop - October 18 ⦾
Tickets for the 2025 Ottawa StoryTellers Children’s Festival are available October 4th. Capacity is limited - reserve early to secure your spot!
Bottle Lamp Tales Artist: Jan Blake
Lifestyles of the Rich and the Shameless Artist: Tom Lips
The Women in Me Artist: Sao-Mai Nguyen
Recovering Romantic Artist: Briane Nasimok
Grimm | Dark Paths and Wild Wonder
The Strategy Of War: Aztec Mythology Artist: Mera Reyes
(un)Told: Stories That Stayed With Us
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
Adisoke - Stories of Spirit and Wonder
Free Beginners Workshop - Oct 18
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The Ottawa StoryTellers is hosting a free beginner workshop for anyone interested in exploring the art of storytelling.
Whether you want to perform, share your own story, or simply develop a new skill, this workshop is for you.
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Reserve today! Spaces are limited.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Story Café - Oct 6
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A Monthly Evening of Captivating Tales
Immerse yourself in the magic of live storytelling at Story Café, where voices come alive and stories take flight. This Pay-What-You-Can event features both seasoned and emerging tellers sharing an unforgettable mix of autobiographical stories, folk tales, and original narratives – there is truly something for everyone.
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Gather with us on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at The Hollander (65 Holland Avenue, Ottawa).
Open Mic Online - Oct 7
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Step Into the World of Storytelling at the Storytelling Open Mic
Formerly known as “Story Swap,” this free event has a fresh name but keeps the same inviting atmosphere – whether you join us in person or online.
The Storytelling Open Mic is the perfect space for newcomers to experience storytelling in a warm, supportive setting, and for seasoned tellers to try out new material. Listeners are always welcome. Expect to hear a rich mix of folk tales, historical narratives, fractured fairy tales, true personal stories, recitations, ballads, and original works – from the humorous to the heartfelt.
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There are two ways to join us at Open Mic.
Ottawa StoryTellers hosts this free event twice each month – once in person and once online. In either format, participants can choose to simply enjoy the stories or share one of their own, lasting between 5 and 10 minutes.
Our Story Begins
With Community
Ottawa StoryTellers is a vibrant collective of voices - professional tellers, emerging artists, and passionate listeners all brought together by a shared love of story. We celebrate the power of oral storytelling to connect, inspire, and build community across generations and cultures. From intimate performances to bold stage productions, our events invite audiences into the timeless magic of a
well-told tale.
Stay Connected With the Story
The stories don’t stop when the curtain falls. Follow Ottawa StoryTellers on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes moments, event announcements, and storytelling inspiration all year long. Join our growing online community and be part of the conversation.
Community Engagement:
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling brings people together by sharing experiences, histories, and perspectives that foster understanding and connection. In a community setting, it can inspire participation, strengthen relationships, and create a shared sense of identity.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Ottawa StoryTellers’ events and performances take place on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. We respectfully acknowledge that they are the original caretakers of this land. Ottawa StoryTellers is not just acknowledging land; we’re acknowledging Indigenous cultures that have been telling stories since time immemorial. We are dedicated to working with our indigenous partners to honour and learn from their traditions.