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 November 26
StorySLAM
Outlaws
Birmingham, Alabama
Venue: Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus - Discovery theatre Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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OUTLAWS: Gangsters to double parkers, prepare a five-minute story about a lawless moment from your life. Rebels with a cause, readers of banned books, questioners of authority. Entering The Restricted Section or The Forbidden Forest. Trespassers welc... Learn More
Mainstage
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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Live Storytelling show at Union Chapel, September 26, at 8pm!London is calling Moth listeners for a very special Mainstage! Five storytellers will arrive at Union Chapel to share their stories around a theme. Join us Monday, September 26th for an unf... Learn More
StorySLAM
Outlaws
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: Arts at the Armory
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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OUTLAWS: Gangsters to double parkers, prepare a five-minute story about a lawless moment from your life. Rebels with a cause, readers of banned books, questioners of authority. Entering The Restricted Section or The Forbidden Forest. Trespassers welc... Learn More
StorySLAM
Crossroads
Louisville, Kentucky
Venue: Headliners Music Hall Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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CROSSROADS: Prepare a five-minute story about a turning point in your life. Do or die, now or never. Saying or doing something you can never take back. Turning down the job, saying yes to the tattoo, breaking up with not-the-one. Opportunities, decis... Learn More
StorySLAM
Crossroads
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: Amsterdam Bar and Hall Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CROSSROADS: Prepare a five-minute story about a turning point in your life. Do or die, now or never. Saying or doing something you can never take back. Turning down the job, saying yes to the tattoo, breaking up with not-the-one. Opportunities, decis... Learn More
StorySLAM
Boss
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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BOSS: Prepare a five-minute story about taking charge. Giving orders, receiving them, or going down with the ship. Managers, managing, middle management. Faking it til you make it and those times that you made it. You're calling the shots now. Med... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Venue: Tampa Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth and WUSF Public Media are proud to bring a live storytelling event to the Tampa Theatre’s historic stage on Sept. 29. The Moth is coming to Tampa for the first time, and the show will feature a diverse lineup of guests telling their pers... Learn More
StorySLAM
Pop-Up Porch: Crossroads
Dallas, Texas
Venue: Latino Cultural Center
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CROSSROADS: Prepare a five-minute story about a turning point in your life. Do or die, now or never. Saying or doing something you can never take back. Turning down the job, saying yes to the tattoo, breaking up with not-the-one. Opportunities, decis... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Toronto
Toronto
Venue: Koerner Hall Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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StorySLAM
Grown
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
StorySLAM
Grown
Portland, Oregon
Venue: TOC Concert Hall Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
StorySLAM
Grown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: World Cafe Live Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
StorySLAM
Grown
Melbourne, Australia
Venue: Howler Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
StorySLAM
Grown
Washington DC, District of Columbia (DC)
Venue: Miracle Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
StorySLAM
Grown
Detroit, Michigan
Venue: Marble Bar Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
StorySLAM
Pop-Up Porch: Crossroads
Jackson, Mississippi
Venue: The Ecoshed
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CROSSROADS: Prepare a five-minute story about a turning point in your life. Do or die, now or never. Saying or doing something you can never take back. Turning down the job, saying yes to the tattoo, breaking up with not-the-one. Opportunities, decis... Learn More
StorySLAM
Grown
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Fremont Abbey Arts Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
Venue: The Virginia 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
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... Learn More
StorySLAM
Grown
Houston, Texas
Venue: Warehouse Live Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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GROWN: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of adulting, or the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough to know better or wishing someone else would grow the heck up. Growing pains, rites of passage and the great onslaugh... 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.