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Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Storytelling Festival

Welcome to the Storytelling Festival’s opening night!

At the start of the Storytelling Festival, we’ll gather to present this year’s festival theme— Motvalls —and offer a few previews of everything that awaits during the festival week.

This year’s theme features stories about people who go against the grain, who are a bit different, and who refuse to conform to the norm or live up to others’ expectations. Stories that make us a little uncomfortable, surprise us, maybe make us laugh—or cause us to pause and reflect.

During the evening, you’ll have the chance to meet storytellers and co-organizers, experience storytelling, and learn more about the performances *Störstorden* and *Vi är Däggdjur*.

Let this evening be your taste of a festival week filled with stories, encounters, and music—where every story can provide inspiration, strength, and a sense of community.

Join us in celebrating storytelling and discovering Motvalls!

Participants: Skelleftebygden Storytellers' Association, Västerbottensvävarna, Johanna Salander, actors from the Västerbotten Theater, and others.

Tickets go on sale September 9, 2026

 

Time & place

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:00–6:45 p.m.

Stage 4, Sara kulturhus, Skellefteå

Prices

Free entrance but ticket required. Limited number of seats.

Length of performance

about 45 minutes.

  1. Stage 4, Sara Cultural Center

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