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16–18
October 2026

Storyteller

Dan Sultan

Musician

Storyteller

Kemi Nekvapil

Author Coach

Storyteller

Sammy J

Comedian

Storyteller

Benny Walker

Musician

Storyteller

Joanna Werner

Film Maker

Storyteller

Meg Bignell

Writer

Festival Of Stories

16–18 October 2026

Echuca Moama

Three days of extraordinary Australian stories on the banks of the Murray River.

The Festival of Stories brings together Australia's finest authors, artists, musicians and filmmakers alongside First Nations Elders, farmers, food producers and chefs — all gathered beside the River for concerts, comedy, workshops, conversation, cultural experiences and shared meals.

Extraordinary Everyday Australian Stories.

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News & Updates

Announcements
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September 7, 2026
FESTIVAL OF STORIES WRITING PRIZE: Tell Us What Place Means To You
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News
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August 31, 2026
Festival of Stories launches in Echuca Moama
The inaugural Festival of Stories launches this October 16 -18 in Echuca Moama. Over three days, 30 curated events will showcase storytellers from all over
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News
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February 17, 2026
New Event Alert for Echuca Moama – calling all storytellers!
Following in the footsteps of a long list of incredible events in our Murray River twin towns, a brand new event is launching in Echuca
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Choose from more than 30 storytelling events across the weekend

The Festival of Stories is the first of its kind in the Murray River region. Part literary festival, part music festival, it's a celebration of storytelling in all its glorious forms.

Set on Yorta Yorta Country beside Dhungala, the Murray River, the Festival brings together nationally-recognised writers, musicians, performers, artists and regional voices across three days of storytelling, workshops, panel talks and cultural experiences.

The Program

The heart of the program is staged in and around the historic buildings, riverfront spaces and on the enduring red gum Wharf of the Port of Echuca. Signature events will also be held aboard the region’s iconic paddlesteamers and at intimate venues on both sides of the Murray.

With more than 30 events featuring across the weekend, there are rich and thought-provoking stories to be found around every corner. Simply walk from one venue to the next, through historic streets and along dusty riverbanks that have their own beautiful stories to share.

A festival of and for stories.
A festival of and for storytellers.
A festival of and for River Country.