Attend Storytelling Events
All Upcoming Events
through August 13
StorySLAM
Hospitality
Atlanta, Georgia
Venue: Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater 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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a five-minute story about the beauty and occasional chaos of saying, “Come on in.” Early mornings, late nights, clopening, or back… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
Miami, Florida
Venue: Miramar Cultural Center 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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
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…GO YOUR OWN WAY: Prepa… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
New York City, New York
Venue: Rodney's (21+) 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…GO YOUR OWN WAY: Prepa… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
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…GO YOUR OWN WAY: Prepa… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
Los Angeles, California
Venue: Los Globos (21+) 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…GO YOU OWN WAY: Prepare a five-minute story about taking the road less traveled. Marching to the beat of your own drum and forging your own the path ah… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
Denver, Colorado
Venue: Swallow Hill Music 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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Bloedel Hall St. Mark's 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…GO YOUR OWN WAY: Prepa… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
Houston, Texas
Venue: Lambert Hall 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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
San Francisco, California
Venue: Public Works (21+) 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…GO YOUR OWN WAY: Prepa… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: Arts at the Armory
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…GO YOUR OWN WAY: Prepa… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a five-minute story about the beauty and occasional chaos of saying, “Come on in.” Early mornings, late nights, clopening, or back… Learn More
StorySLAM
Go Your Own Way
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: The Parkway Theater 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…GO YOUR OWN WAY: Prepa… Learn More
StorySLAM
Caution
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House (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…CAUTION: Prepare a fiv… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
Phoenix, Arizona
Venue: Crescent Ballroom (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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a… Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Venue: Michigan Theater
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show —featuring a musical act— where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they're recorded for future episodes o… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
Asheville, North Carolina
Venue: The Grey Eagle Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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As of June 5th 2025: The Moth's June StorySLAM has been moved from Thursday, June 19th to Sunday, June 29th due to scheduling conflicts. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and hope you’re still able to join us on our n… Learn More
StorySLAM
Hospitality
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…HOSPITALITY: Cook up a… 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
The Moth's Education Program events showcase 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.
Global Community
The Moth's Global Community Program presents special Mainstage and showcases featuring personal stories from extraordinary individuals in the global south.
SLAM Showcase
SLAM Showcases feature beloved stories from our popular StorySLAM series presented a new!
Community StorySLAM
The Moth's Community Engagement Program presents annual Community StorySLAMs where anyone can share a true personal story on any theme!
Moth Ball
The Moth Ball is our most important fundraiser of the year! The evening will include a cocktail party, an elegant seated dinner, Moth storytellers, and a presentation of The Moth Legacy Award and the Storyteller of The Year Award.