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 2
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: Prepa... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… HOME: Prepa... Learn More
StorySLAM
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Asheville, North Carolina
Venue: The Grey Eagle 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 heritag... Learn More
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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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Seattle, Washington
Venue: Fremont Abbey Arts Center 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... CONFESSION: Prep... Learn More
GrandSLAM
The Milwaukee GrandSLAM Championship
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Venue: Turner Hall Map It
7:00pm 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 CITY GrandSLAM Champion! On this night, listen as ten open mic storytellers share unique, unexpected, and magical true storie... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… 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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Birmingham, Alabama
Venue: Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus - Discovery Theatre 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… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
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New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House (21+) Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
Event Details:
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… CONFESSION:... Learn More
StorySLAM
Confession
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: FitzGerald's 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… CONFESSION: Prepare a five-minute story about big reveals to dark secrets. Tumultuous affairs bubbling up to surface with gossip or devastat... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… CONFESS... Learn More
StorySLAM
Confession
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… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
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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… 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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Portland, Oregon
Venue: Holocene (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… HOME: P... Learn More
StorySLAM
Confession
Los Angeles, California
Venue: Jam In The Van 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… CONFESSION: Prepare a five-minute story about big reveals to dark secrets. Tumultuous affairs bubbling up to surface with gossip or deva... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Detroit, Michigan
Venue: The Senate Theatre Map It
7:00pm 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 Detroit GrandSLAM Champion! On this night, listen as ten open mic storytellers share unique, unexpected, and magical true stor... Learn More
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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
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.