Storie : Festival
Stories under the olive tree
Preggio - Umbria - Italy august 21 & 22 2026
© video: Haydn Cuthbert Brown
STORIE
is an Italian-Austrian literature and culture festival that combines storytelling, literature and music. Authors, musicians and artists from the region meet international voices from Europe.
Bilingual, international festival
With strong local ties, STORIE stands for stories in all their forms: literature, music, theatre, film – and personal exchange. The festival sees itself as a cultural village project that brings together the local community, international perspectives and artistic quality.

Programme formats
- Bilingual readings (Italian/English) with contemporary authors from Italy, Austria, Germany and other European countries
- Talks and discussions on literary and socially relevant topics
- Literary walks through olive groves and forest paths
- Open-air theatre and performances in the village centre
- Film evenings (documentaries and literary adaptations)
- Concerts by local and international musicians
“STORIE is conceived as a long-term cultural project with European appeal and strong local roots.”
Sustainability
- Long-term strengthening of Preggio as a cultural and meeting place in rural areas
- Promotion of cultural participation and international networking
- Sustainable connection between culture, nature and agriculture
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