True Story Festival
4-6 June 2027, Bern

The True Story Festival offers a unique perspective on the world. Over one long weekend, 60 journalists from 30 countries gather in Bern to share insights into their investigations and reporting, bringing stories from all corners of the globe to life.

The True Story Festival brings together a broad audience and dedicated journalists from around the world. It offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into in-depth reporting from a wide range of regions and to engage directly with the journalists behind the stories. Asking questions and joining the discussion are not only welcome but encouraged.

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True Story Festival 2028: 9–11 June 2028

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Support the True Story Festival, where outstanding journalism from around the world comes to life in Bern through conversations, encounters, and debate. Your contribution makes it possible to meet journalists whose in-depth investigations and powerful storytelling broaden our understanding of the world — live, direct, and personal. Every contribution helps share these stories and the people behind them with audiences across borders.

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