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 24
StorySLAM
Stakes
Burlington, Vermont
Venue: Main Street Landing
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Now on April 11, 2023 due to snowstorm. Stakes: Prepare a five-minute story about when it was make-or-break, all-or-nothing. When you dug in your heels or rose to the occasion. Packed it up, moved on, or made your claim. Proceed at your own risk.... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: WBUR CitySpace Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Clean: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Media Spons... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Houston, Texas
Venue: Warehouse Live Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: The Joy Theater Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth presents the GrandSLAM, a battle of wit and words–fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this nigh... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in New York
New York City, New York
Venue: The Skirball Center
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
Clean
London, United Kingdom
Venue: Rich Mix Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house!Tickets for Lon... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts
Venue: The Hanover 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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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Media Spons... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Venue: Anodyne Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey
Venue: McCarter Theatre Center 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
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RAIN: From light drizzles to hurricanes, prepare a five-minute story about precipitation. Does it leave you feeling glum or make you want to sing? Ruined plans and unexpected joys. Getting drenched and making all efforts to stay dry. Itsy bitsy spide... Learn More
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
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RAIN: From light drizzles to hurricanes, prepare a five-minute story about precipitation. Does it leave you feeling glum or make you want to sing? Ruined plans and unexpected joys. Getting drenched and making all efforts to stay dry. Itsy bitsy spide... Learn More
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RAIN: From light drizzles to hurricanes, prepare a five-minute story about precipitation. Does it leave you feeling glum or make you want to sing? Ruined plans and unexpected joys. Getting drenched and making all efforts to stay dry. Itsy bitsy spide... Learn More
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
Event Details:
RAIN: From light drizzles to hurricanes, prepare a five-minute story about precipitation. Does it leave you feeling glum or make you want to sing? Ruined plans and unexpected joys. Getting drenched and making all efforts to stay dry. Itsy bitsy spide... Learn More
Event Details:
CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
Event Details:
RAIN: From light drizzles to hurricanes, prepare a five-minute story about precipitation. Does it leave you feeling glum or make you want to sing? Ruined plans and unexpected joys. Getting drenched and making all efforts to stay dry. Itsy bitsy spide... Learn More
Event Details:
Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requirements... 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.