Story Nights 2026 - Live Women's Storytelling McKinnon

An in-person Storytelling Night for Women

Tuesday 10 November 2026

Story Nights is a place to share true stories of lived experiences, to speak and be heard, to listen and be entertained, and feel a deeper sense of connection to our lives and each other.

This is an open invitation to share a true story about something that happened to you, spoken without notes, within a time-limit of 8-10 minutes. There's a theme to inspire, and all types of stories are welcome. Light and breezy, funny and uplifting, sad or unexpected, heavy and dark. There's space for them all, because your stories matter.

Very often in today’s world there isn’t acknowledgment for the things women have achieved or the road we’ve travelled. Sharing your story is a gift to the listeners, but also a gift to yourself. In sharing our stories, we validate our lives and who we are. Our history. Our humanness.

Theme for November: TRUST

Does trusting help you exhale, or put you on edge? Did you trust the GPS… your hairdresser… your tattoo artist… a little too easily? Perhaps you ignored the red flags, took a leap of faith, or trusted your gut when everyone else thought you were crazy!

Maybe you trusted the wrong person. Kept the wrong secret. Or told a white lie that went wild. Bring us your story of trust earnt, betrayed, broken, restored, or finally found in yourself. Trust your instincts and get along to Story Nights this November!

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Time: 7.30pm–10:00pm (doors open from 7pm)
Arrive at the function room anytime from 7pm, buy a drink at the bar, have a chat, and then be ready to settle in by 7.30pm when the stories will begin! If you'd like to have a meal on the night, please allow time to order and eat your meal in the bistro before coming to the function room for the 7:30pm start.

Venue: McKinnon Hotel, 251 McKinnon Road, McKinnon

There's no requirement to tell a story, in fact, listeners are needed just as much as storytellers. If your story has no connection to the theme, you will be welcome to share it anyway. The theme is intended to inspire and help you find your story, not hold you back! It's the storytellers that make the event what it is, so if you're on the fence, this is your invitation to lean in, be brave, and share.

We’re so looking forward to seeing you and hearing your story!

Got questions?
Please visit www.storynights.com.au
or email Karen Garton: karen@storynights.com.au