Attend Storytelling Events
All Upcoming Events
through January 22
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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 REUNION: Prepare a… Learn More
StorySLAM
Silver Linings
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 SILVER LININGS: Prepare a five-minute story about the bright side. The upside of your divorce/traffic ticket/broken leg. One door slams shut an… Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: Bok Auditorium 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 Philadelphia storytelling champion. All seating is general admission, seating is guaranteed with… 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
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…REUNION: Prepare a five-minute story about coming together. Rekindling old connections, finding familiar faces, or avoiding your old high school nemesi… Learn More
StorySLAM
Silver Linings
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: The Parkway Theater Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm 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 SI… Learn More
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 REUNION: Prepare a… Learn More
StorySLAM
Silver Linings
Asheville, North Carolina
Venue: The Grey Eagle Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
Event Details:
Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme SILVER LININGS: Prepare a five-minute story about the bright side. The upside of your divorce/traffic ticket/broken leg. One door s… 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
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 … Learn More
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme…RESET: Prepare a five-minute story about a fresh start. Clean slates and wet paint. When the tide came in and the sandcastle returned to sand. Expungin… Learn More
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…RESET: Prepare a five-… Learn More
StorySLAM
Happy Accidents
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Venue: The Blind Pig Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm 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…HAPPY ACCIDENTS: Prepa… 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.