Hastings Storytelling Festival 2026
Venues across Hastings, Hastings · 17 October to 25 October 2026
Image: Hastings StoryfestA nine-day festival of stories, authors and workshops across Hastings, with this year's theme of connections. Families can meet children's authors at the library, join a carnival arts workshop and finish with a free children's day on The Stade.
Highlights
- Axel Scheffler with Gruffalo stories (ticketed)
- Free author events at Hastings Library
- Carnival Arts family workshop on 24 October
- Free Children's Day on The Stade
Good to know
- Most events are free and need no booking
- Check the festival page for each venue and time
Getting there
Venues across Hastings, including White Rock Theatre, Hastings Library and The Stade
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Nearby
Image: White Rock TheatreSnow White at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings
Hastings' annual family pantomime, produced with Polka Dot Pantomimes and starring Shona McGarty and Matt Terry, with big sets, bright costumes and lots of audience participation.
Photo of Hastings: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0K-POP Dance Heroes
K-POP Dance Heroes is a K-pop dance show at The White Rock Theatre in Hastings on 16 October 2026, with times listed on the event page. The show is pitched at families, teens and groups, and booking is required.
Photo of Hastings: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0The Celine Experience
The Celine Experience is a show at The White Rock Theatre in Hastings on Sunday 18th October 2026, featuring January Butler. Times are listed on the event page. The show suits music and theatre fans, and booking is required.