True Story Festival
5–7 June 2026 • Bern

On Saturday, 6 June, and Sunday, 7 June, reporters from around the world shared insights into their work and discussed life in their home countries.

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.

True Story Festival 2027: 4-6 June

Tickets

Tickets for the next True Story Festival will be available from spring 2027. Look forward to inspiring conversations about global affairs with journalists from around the world.

The festival opens on Friday, 4 June 2027, at Kursaal Bern. Experience the awards ceremony celebrating outstanding journalistic work and hear journalists share insights into their research and reporting. Admission to all events is free (donations welcome). Due to limited seating capacity, we recommend reserving tickets in advance.

Venues

The True Story Festival 2026 takes place at various venues across Bern’s city centre. As all venues are within walking distance of one another, we recommend travelling by public transport.

Kursaal Bern - Arena
Kursaal Bern - Garten

Kornhausstrasse 3, 3013

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Grand Société de Berne

Theaterplatz 7
3011 Bern

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ONO Das Kulturlokal

Kramgasse 6

3011 Bern

Bernisches Historisches Museum

Helvetiaplatz 5

3005 Bern

Progr – kleine Bühne
Progr – Kulturpunkt

Waisenhausplatz 30

3011 Bern

Kornhausforum

Kornhausplatz 18

3011 Bern

Polit-Forum

Marktgasse 67

3011 Bern

Zunft zur Webern

Gerechtigkeitsgasse 68

3011 Bern

Past Editions