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 November 27
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… ADULTING: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of coming of age and the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old enough... Learn More
StorySLAM
Haunted
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Lincoln Hall 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… HAUNTED: Prepare a five-minute story about getting spooked: conjuring a phantom, solving a mystery with the Scooby gang, or encountering an ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Haunted
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: Arts at the Armory
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… HAUNTED: Prepare a five-minute story about getting spooked: conjuring a phantom, solving a mystery with the Scooby gang, or encountering an ... Learn More
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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
SLAM Showcase
The Moth LA SLAM Showcase
Los Angeles, California
Venue: Tom Bradley Theatre at The Los Angeles Theater Center Map It
7:30pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth SLAM Showcase is a celebration of stand-out stories from LA's open-mic SLAM series. A collaboration between some of LA's finest storytellers and Moth directors, the evening will feature 8 of our favorite SLAM stories, perfected and retold. ... Learn More
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Listen to true stories or share your own at our open-mic storytelling competition! Tonight's theme… ADULTING: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of coming of age and the trials and tribulations of getting there. Old en... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Portland, Oregon
Venue: Aladdin Theater Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth presents the Portland 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 ... Learn More
Mainstage
On The Front Line: The Moth at Lincoln Center
New York City, New York
Venue: Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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On The Front Line: The Moth live at Lincoln Center Join us for evening of true stories told live at the magical Alice Tully Hall as five tellers take the stage to share a personal moment in time: Jumping without a net, diving deep, and exploring u... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Venue: Fitzgerald Theater Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth presents the Twin Cities 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 pe... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: The Wilbur Theater Map It
7:15pm 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
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
Venue: Hawaii Theatre Center 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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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… HAUNTED: Pr... Learn More
StorySLAM
Generation
Oxford
Venue: The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels 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… GENERATION:... Learn More
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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
Give and Take
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… GIVE AN... Learn More
StorySLAM
Give and Take
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… GIVE AND TAKE: Prepare a five-minute story about the push and pull, an eye for an eye, a quid pro quo. The art of compromise-or lack thereof... Learn More
StorySLAM
Give and Take
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… GIVE AND TAKE: Prepare a five-minute story about the push and pull, an eye for an eye, a quid pro quo. The art of compromise-or lack thereof... Learn More
StorySLAM
Give and Take
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… GIVE AND TAKE: Prepare a five-minute story about the push and pull, an eye for an eye, a quid pro quo. The art of compromise-or lack the... Learn More
StorySLAM
Give and Take
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… GIVE AN... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth in Wilmington
Wilmington, Delaware
Venue: The Grand Opera House Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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Gather for an evening of true stories told live at the historic Grand Opera House in Wilmington as five tellers take the stage to share a personal moment in time: Jumping without a net, diving deep, and exploring uncharted territories. ... 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.