The Tasmanian Storytelling Festival came from Jeremy Torr, the director, experiencing what a river guide would tell the people travelling on his boats.

"I thought 'wow, that's brilliant. Wouldn't it be great if people like him had somewhere to tell their stories in the public place'," Mr Torr said.

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After chatting with community members and receiving a small grant from the Launceston City Council, the festival will get off the ground in August.

"I think there is nothing so far that really gives absolutely anybody an opportunity to get up and tell a story," Mr Torr said.

The festival will be held over three days and include experienced storytellers sharing their stories, workshops and teaching sessions, and a free-for-all event.

"We all like the idea of a spoken word as opposed to the written," Mr Torr said.

Mr Torr said he would encourage people of all ages to attend the event.

To get a taste of what the festival has to offer, mini events are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, at Phoenix Bar in Launceston, from 7pm.

"Some of the stories we have heard have been absolutely amazing," Mr Torr said.

The Tasmanian Storytelling Festival will be held August 20-22, at the Tramsheds, Invermay. Tickets are not yet available, but details will be on eventbrite soon.