Date: 19–20 May 2026
Participation: Online and free of charge
Language: English
Digital Storytelling Festival 2026: Reimagining How We Share Cultural Heritage
The upcoming Digital Storytelling Festival 2026, organised by Europeana Foundation, invites cultural heritage professionals, educators, creatives, students, and curious minds from across Europe and beyond to explore new ways of telling stories with culture.
Taking place online on 19–20 May 2026, the festival offers a dynamic space to rethink how cultural heritage is communicated in a digital age.
Two days of inspiration, creativity, and exchange
Participants can look forward to:
- Expert talks on digital storytelling and cultural innovation
- Hands-on creative workshops
- Inspiring showcases from across the heritage sector
The festival highlights how storytelling can make culture more accessible, engaging, and relevant to diverse audiences today.
Why digital storytelling matters
In an increasingly digital world, storytelling plays a key role in connecting people with cultural heritage. The festival explores how new tools and formats, from interactive media to participatory storytelling, can help heritage institutions and creatives:
- Engage wider audiences
- Translate complex histories into accessible narratives
- Experiment with new digital formats
- Strengthen cultural participation across communities
Open to everyone
Whether you are working in heritage, education, design, research, or simply interested in culture, art, or technology, the festival offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.