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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.

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All Upcoming Events

through May 24
Tuesday April 11
StorySLAM

Stakes

Burlington, Vermont

Venue: Main Street Landing

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

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

Tuesday April 11
StorySLAM

Clean

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: WBUR CitySpace Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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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! Media Spons...  Learn More

Tuesday April 11
StorySLAM

Clean

Houston, Texas

Venue: Warehouse Live Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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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

Tuesday April 11
StorySLAM

Clean

Los Angeles, California

Venue: Los Globos Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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

Tuesday April 11
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

New Orleans, Louisiana

Venue: The Joy Theater Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Event Details:

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

Wednesday April 12
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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Event Details:

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

Wednesday April 12
StorySLAM

Clean

London, United Kingdom

Venue: Rich Mix Map It

7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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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!Tickets for Lon...  Learn More

Thursday April 13
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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Event Details:

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

Thursday April 13
StorySLAM

Clean

Phoenix, Arizona

Venue: Crescent Ballroom Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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! Media Spons...  Learn More

Friday April 14
StorySLAM

Clean

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Venue: Anodyne Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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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

Friday April 14
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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Event Details:

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

Monday April 17
StorySLAM

Rain

New York City, New York

Venue: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe Map It

5:45pm Doors Open | 6:30pm Stories Begin

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

Monday April 17
StorySLAM

Clean

Atlanta, Georgia

Venue: Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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

Tuesday April 18
StorySLAM

Rain

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: FitzGerald's Map It

6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin

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

Tuesday April 18
StorySLAM

Rain

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Venue: The Blind Pig Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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

Tuesday April 18
StorySLAM

Clean

Portland, Oregon

Venue: Holocene Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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

Wednesday April 19
StorySLAM

Rain

Los Angeles, California

Venue: Jam In The Van Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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

Friday April 21
StorySLAM

Clean

Denver, Colorado

Venue: Swallow Hill Music Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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

Friday April 21
StorySLAM

Rain

Seattle, Washington

Venue: Bloedel Hall St. Mark's Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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

Monday April 24
StorySLAM

Clean

Asheville, North Carolina

Venue: The Grey Eagle Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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

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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.

Global Community
SLAM Showcase