Live Storytelling Events
In response to concerns about COVID-19: Our goal is to create a safe environment that fosters empathy and builds a community enriched by storytelling. In an effort to abide by local and state guidelines, please reference each event's ticket landing page for updates on COVID-19 regulations. Search below for upcoming events in your area.
All Upcoming Events
through May 29
StorySLAM
Dazzled
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Venue: Anodyne Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… DAZZLED: Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a Corvette, or cos... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House (21+) Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… GREEN: Prep... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: World Cafe Live Map It
6:15pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Dazzled
Portland, Oregon
Venue: Holocene (21+) Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… ... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Venue: The United Theater on Broadway Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storyt... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Berkeley, California
Venue: Freight & Salvage Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Melbourne, Australia
Venue: Howler Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… GREEN: Prepare a five-minute tale involving verdant fields, blades of grass, tree-huggers or leprechauns. The bubbling envy over the childho... Learn More
Mainstage
All That Remains: The Moth Mainstage in London
London, United Kingdom
Venue: Union Chapel Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storyt... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Detroit, Michigan
Venue: Marble Bar Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… ... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
Venue: Lobero Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storyt... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC)
Venue: Miracle Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… GREEN: Prepare a five-minute tale involving verdant fields, blades of grass, tree-huggers or leprechauns. The bubbling envy over the childho... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Fremont Abbey Arts Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Conexiones (Spanglish SLAM)
New York City, New York
Venue: Bronx Brewery Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth is bringing back our beloved Spanglish storytelling open-mic for people in our community who grew up navigating different languages and cultures. Un open mic de cuentos en vivo en ingles y español. Our open mic invites any Spanglish (Span... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Lincoln Hall (21+) Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… GRE... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: WBUR CitySpace Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… GREEN: Prepare a five-minute tale involving verdant fields, blades of grass, tree-huggers or leprechauns. The bubbling envy over the childho... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Burlington, Vermont
Venue: Main Street Landing
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… GREEN: Prepare a five-minute tale involving verdant fields, blades of grass, tree-huggers or leprechauns. The bubbling envy over the chi... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Houston, Texas
Venue: Warehouse Live Midtown Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… GREEN: Prep... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Cafe Istanbul Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: Amsterdam Bar and Hall Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… GREEN: Prep... Learn More
StorySLAM
Green
London, United Kingdom
Venue: Rich Mix Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… GREEN: Prep... Learn More
Moth Events
Mainstage
Curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with our directors. Beyond theater, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge.
StorySLAM
Open-mic storytelling competitions. Open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show!
GrandSLAM
After ten StorySLAMs in a city, the winners then compete for the title of GrandSLAM Champion with a brand new story. This is the ultimate battle of wits and words.
Special Events
Each year The Moth presents two benefits featuring a special show and party: The Moth Ball and the Moth Members' Show.
Education
Featuring high school and college students who have participated in Moth workshops in their schools.
Community
Showcases of storytellers from a wide range of populations, community organizations and non-profits.