Bharat Storytellers Foundation
The Search for the City's Best Young Storyteller
About the Championship
In a world dominated by screens, the Bharat Storytellers Foundation, in association with the Indian Society for Training and Development, is bringing back the power of the spoken word. The Bhopal Storytelling Championship 2026 is the city's largest platform for young voices, designed to transform 1,000+ imaginative students into confident, world-class narrators.
This is not just a contest. It is an end-to-end mentorship program where every child learns the professional secrets of stage presence and narrative impact.
From online masterclasses to live semi-finals and a grand finale in Bhopal, every phase is crafted to help young storytellers think clearly, speak boldly, and move audiences.
Intensive online workshops covering story framework, storytelling, and public speaking essentials.
Dates: 3rd & 4th April 2026.
Record and submit a short video of your story via our portal.
Deadline: 10th April 2026.
Top candidates perform live before a professional jury.
Dates: 20th to 23rd April 2026.
The ultimate battle for the title on a grand stage in Bhopal.
Date: Sunday, 26th April 2026.
Junior
6 to 10 Years
Expression, Imagination & Joy
Senior
11 to 15 Years
Impact, Structure & Stage Presence
Participation Fee: Rs 350 per student (includes full workshop access, contest entry, and joint certification).
Total Cash Prize Pool: Up to Rs 60,000
Joint Certification: Every participant receives an official certificate from the Bharat Storytellers Foundation and ISTD recognizing their professional training.
Bring the masterclass to your campus. For schools with 100 or more participants, Bharat Storytellers Foundation will organize a special in-person storytelling workshop on the school campus for all registered students at no additional cost.
