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 February 1
StorySLAM
Home
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… HOME: Prepa... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or whe... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: P... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: P... 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
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about HOME. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or where your mum lives. Hom... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Houston, Texas
Venue: The Heights Theater Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth presents the Houston GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding people from all walks of life to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those peopl... Learn More
StorySLAM
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Miami, Florida
Venue: Sandrell Rivers Theater
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or where y... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or where your ... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: P... Learn More
GrandSLAM
London GrandSLAM Championship
London, United Kingdom
Venue: Union Chapel Map It
7:00am Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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An ultimate battle of wits and words, The Moth invites winners from previous StorySLAM competitions to vie for the title of London GrandSLAM Champion! On this night, listen as ten open mic storytellers share unique, unexpected, and magical true stori... Learn More
StorySLAM
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Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Lincoln Hall (21+) Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or where your ... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: Huntington Ave Theatre Map It
6:45pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Moth presents the Boston GrandSLAM, a battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding people from all walks of life to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people... Learn More
StorySLAM
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Madison, Wisconsin
Venue: High Noon Saloon 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… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or whe... Learn More
GrandSLAM
The Los Angeles GrandSLAM Championship: Out on a Limb
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. The theme for the evening is OUT ON A LIMB. Listen as ten StorySLAM cham... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or where your ... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or where y... Learn More
StorySLAM
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: Cafe Istanbul Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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🎟️ Student ticket prices are now available: Use your student email address to purchase your ticket and receive a special student rate of $12.50! 🎟️The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a ... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Portland
Portland, Oregon
Venue: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Austin
Austin, Texas
Venue: Paramount Theatre Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm 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
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.