Tickets now available - 2027 Amelia Island Festival of Stories & Songs

Tickets are now available for the 4th annual Amelia Island Festival of Stories & Songs, Jan. 28-31. Once again, Story & Song Center for the Arts has gathered award-winning storytellers and musicians from across the country to share their stories and songs, make us laugh, reflect, and encourage us to learn and connect with ourselves and each other.

To give you a taste of what to expect at the Festival, Bil Lepp, one of the best-known storytellers in the U.S., will perform on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Story & Song Center for the Arts. You may know him as the host of the History Channel’s “Man vs. History” series and the occasional host of NPR’s internationally syndicated Mountain Stage. Though a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, Lepp’s knee-slapping tales often contain morsels of truth. His hilarious take on everyday life will have you laughing and seeing the familiar in a whole new way!

On Jan. 28, the Festival opens with a performance by Queen of Hearts, four singer-songwriters and storytellers whose outstanding harmonies, original material, and expert musicianship make them one of the most irresistible groups around.

Over the next three days, an incredible lineup of storytellers takes the stage, with humorous tales that range from overcoming hardship to finding your way in a new country. Performers include Kelly Campos, Bill Harley, Kevin Kling, Mo Reynolds, and Sufian Zhemukov. There will also be an “Art of Storytelling” workshop with Bill Harley on Friday, Jan. 29 at Story & Song.

A highlight of this year’s Festival is “Amelia, the Island,” a musical written and directed by local playwright Robin Pullen, featuring 10-year-old Amelia, who wants to prove she has what it takes to become the next great Amelia Island tour guide. Tickets include a copy of the book version of the musical.

Most events are scheduled at the SpringHill Suites, Amelia Island. Story and Song’s Center for the Arts will host Bil Lepp’s Nov. 28 performance, the Jan. 29 Bill Haley Workshop, and the Jan. 30 children’s program with Kelly Campos.

For the full Festival schedule and ticket information, visit Story & Song Arts festival page.