Catch up on what we've been doing
Would you like to take a part?
Do you want to be a part of The Village Storytelling Festival 2026 team?
We’re looking for volunteers to support our programme of storytelling and activities at The Boardwalk in Glasgow, from 3rd-6th June, as well as our amazing kite fest, that will take place on thee 24th of May.
There are a range of roles available, from helping welcome visitors to assisting with event setup and general support on the day.
No previous experience is required – just a willingness to get involved!
For the full information about volunteering click here
Full VSF 2026 Programme is out!
Glasgow’s biennial Contemporary and Community Storytelling Festival brings together an exciting range of events, offering something for everyone.
This year, several of our events are being held as part of Glasgow 2026 Festival providing an opportunity to bring people together in celebration of the culture and creativity of communities around the Commonwealth and to explore the Commonwealth’s complex history and impact.
We will kick off our festivities on our home turf with the amazing Pollok Kite Fest on Sunday 24th May. Pollok Hill will be a sea of colour with arts & crafts, performance and, of course, kites!
Join us at our new festival home, The Boardwalk, from 3rd – 6th June as we explore our central theme, Voices of Change, through a rich and diverse programme of performance from acclaimed international storytellers premiering new work in Scotland, award winning homegrown talent and exciting new emerging voices in storytelling.
As always, we are proud to present community performances, screenings and exhibitions from both our local neighbourhood of Pollok and groups across Scotland, who are at the heart of our work.
This year, VSF26 proudly welcomes back our Storytelling Symposium! This day long series of workshops, talks and roundtable discussions explores how storytelling can support change – strategically, culturally and personally.
And if you can’t get to Glasgow, we will be taking over the Guid Crack Club in Edinburgh on Friday 29th May, bringing West Coast hijinks to the capital.
We can’t wait to welcome you to #VSF26
Click here to explore our festival website
For volunteering opportunities click here
Kite Fest is coming!
Glasgow’s biennial Contemporary and Community Storytelling Festival brings together an exciting range of events, offering something for everyone.
We will kick off our festivities on our home turf with the amazing Pollok Kite Fest on Sunday 24th May. Pollok Hill will be a sea of colour with arts & crafts, performance and, of course, kites!
To explore the VSF 2026 website click here
For volunteering opportunities click here
Greater Pollok Arts + Creativity Strategy Launch
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that after 18 months of collaborative work and inspiring input from people and organisations across the area, the Greater Pollok Arts + Creativity Strategy will be officially launched on Wednesday, 13th May.
To mark this milestone, we will host a celebration event on 13th May, from 12:30 – 2pm in Pollok Community Centre, where we will share highlights from the strategy and facilitate small round-table discussions.
We would love to see you there!
The event is FREE, but booking is required.
To RSVP click here
Don’t miss out!
