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 18
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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
Obsession
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: FitzGerald's 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… OBSESSION: ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Obsession
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Venue: The Blind Pig 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… OBSESSION: ... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Los Angeles, California
Venue: Aratani Theatre at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling showdown, the GrandSLAM invites winners from The Moth’s open-mic shows back to the stage to compete for the title of Los Angeles storytelling champion. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point ... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Portland, Oregon
Venue: Aladdin Theater Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Portland storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty: T... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in New York
New York City, New York
Venue: St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church 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
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: Fitzgerald Theater Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Twin Cities storytelling championship. The theme for the night is... A Point of Beauty “Whe... Learn More
StorySLAM
Dazzled
Asheville, North Carolina
Venue: The Grey Eagle 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… DAZZLED: Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Dazzled
Phoenix, Arizona
Venue: Crescent Ballroom (21+) 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... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia
Venue: The Paramount Theater 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
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Town Hall Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Seattle storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty:... Learn More
GrandSLAM
The Bay Area GrandSLAM Championship
San Francisco, California
Venue: Herbst Theatre Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Bay Area storytelling championship. The theme for the night is... A POINT OF BEAUTY. “When the noise and ugliness got ... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Athenaeum Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Chicago storytelling championship. The theme for the night is... A POINT OF BEAUTY. “When the noise and ugliness got s... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Tarrytown
Tarrytown, New York
Venue: Tarrytown Music Hall 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
Dazzled
Birmingham, Alabama
Venue: Saturn Birmingham 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… DAZZLED: Pr... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Denver, Colorado
Venue: Newman Center Map It
6:45pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Denver storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth's new book, A Point of Beauty: True... Learn More
StorySLAM
Dazzled
Louisville, Kentucky
Venue: Headliners Music Hall 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... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: The Wilbur Theater Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Boston storytelling championship. Each ticket purchase includes a copy of The Moth’s new book, A Point of Beauty: True... Learn More
Event Details:
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… DAZZLED: Pr... Learn More
StorySLAM
Interference
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… INTERFERENC... 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.