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Events Coming Soon
Fri 18 JulTown Hall Arts CentreSteve Lally has worked as a storyteller writer and visual artist for over fifteen years. He writes his own fresh material as well as reimagining folk tales, myths, legends, recitations and story songs. Join Steve for a great evening of storytelling.
Mon 21 JulMagherafelt LibraryCome along for an enchanting hour of tales and imagination with storyteller Vicky McFarland! Giggles, adventures, and wonder guaranteed! Contact the library to book your place.
Mon 21 JulWarrenpoint LibraryCome along for a fun-filled afternoon of magical sea stories with storyteller Liz Weir. Meet mermaids, hear mysterious myths and set sail on a wave of imagination. Perfect for children and families.Suitable for children aged 4 and above.
Mon 21 JulVictoria HotelAn evening of story and song with Liz Weir and Feargal Lynn. Join storyteller Liz Weir and musician Feargal Lynn for a night of myth, legend, and folklore, told through tale and tune, laughter and lyric.
Fri 25 JulAgherton Church PortstewartIn this newly commissioned piece merging words and music, let yourself be wrapped in tales of land, birth, death, magic and madness. The audience will hear reimagined stories and new music performed on the harp and clarinet. Suitable for audiences aged 16 yrs +
Fri 25 JulLislea Community CentreSorcha has been researching and contemporising mythology for several years, finding multiple versions of ancient stories and synthesizing them into an accessible, coherent whole. Join Sorcha to hear a selection of ancient tales and myths.
Sat 26 JulMoira LibrarySpark your child’s imagination with delightful stories told by Janice Witherspoon. A fun-filled storytelling session for children, full of laughter, magic and adventure. Come along and let the stories carry you away. Giggles, adventures and wonder guaranteed.
Mon 28 JulCulleys Bar and Wine ShopMarianne’s lyrical storytelling has enchanted audiences from Cape Clear to Central Park. Her tales of selkies and mermaids, fairy folk and the Fianna, and the magical Otherworld of the Celts have beguiled listeners at schools and libraries, festivals and concerts. 
Thu 07 AugCushendall LibraryJoin Liz Weir, for this family storytelling session which is part of the Heart of the Glens Festival. A professional storyteller and children’s author, Liz has a wealth of stories, drawn from both the oral and written traditions. Come along to hear some great tales at this family friendly event.
Sat 30 AugSeamus Heaney HomePlaceFeaturing Liz Weir, Vicky McFarland and Anne Harper. In this newly commissioned piece merging words and music, let yourself be wrapped in tales of land, birth, death, magic and madness. Tickets £22. Lunch is included in the ticket price and will be provided by the wonderful HomePlace café.
Wed 10 SeptBangor Carnegie LibraryStep into a world of wonder with Scottish-born storyteller and musician Michael Bird. Now based in County Antrim, Michael brings a lifetime of tales, rich with wit, wisdom and tradition. From ancient myths to local lore, his stories and music will transport you, surprise you and stay with you.
Wed 17 SeptLisburn City LibraryJoin us for the first session of the 2025-26 Lisburn Yarnspinners season with Jimmy McTeggart. A native of the Erne County and a long term resident of East Antrim Jimmy's lifetime obsession with books led to creative writing and eventually to storytelling, poetry and dramatic readings.
Thu 18 SeptTullycarnet LibraryJoin us to kick off the 2025-26 Tullycarnet Yarnspinners season with Feargal Lynn. From the Glens of Antrim, Feargal describes himself as a sharer of stories and songs, some of which may be true. Suggested donation £5
Wed 08 OctBangor Carnegie LibraryFran O'Boyle is a storyteller and artist who is based in County Donegal with Glens of Antrim roots. He specialises in re-telling traditional stories from the Anglo/Welsh borders, where he lived for many years, the Glens of Antrim, and is now researching the folklore and tales of Northwest Donegal.
Wed 15 OctLisburn City LibraryStoryteller, author and poet, Maura Johnston certainly has a way with words. Her stories are grounded in this place and are sure to evoke memories of times gone by. Join us for an afternoon of fine storytelling that will warm your heart.
Thu 16 OctTullycarnet LibraryA rare opportunity to hear stories from Alton Chung. Mix together the magic and superstitions of the Hawaiian Islands with the history of Japan and Korea and you get finely spun stories from a man rooted in a very unique culture and a one of a kind perspective. Suggested donation £5
Wed 12 NovBangor Carnegie LibraryMesmerising mythic stories from a wonderful Welsh storyteller. Cardiff Storyteller and Singer Cath Little has “rough magic” in her voice, and in her words 'the gift of the story comes through.' Join us for an opportunity to hear from this wonderful storyteller. Suggested donation £3
Wed 19 NovLisburn City LibraryDominic Bennett draws on the rich storytelling and bardic traditions of his native South Armagh to create comical tales full of colourful characters and memorable mishaps. Combining elements of storytelling, poetry and stand-up comedy he takes a very humorous view of the modern world.
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