Attend Storytelling Events
All Upcoming Events
through November 28
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Boston: FIRED UP
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: The Wilbur Theater Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience. A two-act show, featuring a musical act, where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they're recorded for future episodes o... 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 Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience. A two-act show, featuring a musical act, where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. Experience true stories live as they're recorded for future episodes o... Learn More
StorySLAM
Goosebumps
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Bloedel Hall St. Mark's 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… ... Learn More
GrandSLAM
FIGHT OR FLIGHT: GrandSLAM Championship
Madison, Wisconsin
Venue: Barrymore Theatre Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Listen as ten StorySLAM champs tell tales of hard choices, danger, and moments that test one's mettle. Join us for stories of standing one's ground or knowing when to cut and run. Finding the path of least resistance or the point of no return. The po... Learn More
StorySLAM
Strange Encounters
Birmingham, Alabama
Venue: Saturn Birmingham 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… STRANGE ENC... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Asheville, North Carolina
Venue: Wortham Center for Performing Arts Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:45pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites 10 StorySLAM winners back to the stage to battle for the title of Asheville storytelling champion. Media Sponsor: BPR... Learn More
StorySLAM
Goosebumps
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
Strange Encounters
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… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptozoolo... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Athenaeum Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The ultimate storytelling competition, The Moth GrandSLAM invites winners from our open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage for the Chicago storytelling championship. Listen as ten StorySLAM champs tell tales about the little things that you just can... Learn More
StorySLAM
Strange Encounters
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… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Goosebumps
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House (21+) 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… GOOSEBUMPS:... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
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… YES, CHEF!: Prepare a five-minute story about what's cookin'. The mouthwatering, the palatable or the burnt to a crisp. ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House (21+) 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… YES, CHEF!:... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: World Cafe Live Map It
6:15pm 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
Yes, Chef!
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… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
Los Angeles, California
Venue: Los Globos (21+) 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… YES, CHEF!: Prepare a five-minute story about what's cookin'. The mouthwatering, the palatable or the burnt to a crisp. Takeout, del... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
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… YES, CHEF!:Prepare a five-minute story about what's cookin'. The mouthwatering, the palatable or the burnt to a crisp. Takeout, delivery or ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
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… YES, CHEF!: Prepare a five-minute story about what's cookin'. The mouthwatering, the palatable or the burnt to a crisp. Takeout, del... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
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… ... Learn More
StorySLAM
Yes, Chef!
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… ... 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.