Attend Storytelling Events
All Upcoming Events
through April 21
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
Venue: Lied Center for Performing Arts Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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This Spring, globally beloved storytelling institution, The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage show to Lincoln. For ONE night, 5 seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream.Does it even … Learn More
StorySLAM
Sus
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Venue: Anodyne 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…SUS: Prepare a five-minute story about deception or sus(picion). Counterfeit handbags, messages from unknown phone numbers, or skeletons in the closet.… Learn More
GrandSLAM
Chicago 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.The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Mot… Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in New York
New York City, New York
Venue: Adler Hall at The New York Society of Ethical Culture Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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This Spring, globally beloved storytelling institution, The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage show to Adler Hall at The New York Society of Ethical Culture.For ONE night, five seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep i… Learn More
StorySLAM
Sus
Madison, Wisconsin
Venue: High Noon Saloon 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…SUS: Prepare a five-minute story about deception or sus(picion). Counterfeit handbags, messages from unknown phone numbers, or skeletons in the closet.… Learn More
StorySLAM
Sus
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…SUS: Prepare a five-minute story about deception or sus(picion). Counterfeit handbags, messages from unknown phone numbers, or skeletons in the closet.… Learn More
StorySLAM
Disasterpiece
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: FitzGerald's 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…DISASTERPIECE: Prepare… Learn More
StorySLAM
Disasterpiece
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…DISASTERPIECE: Prepare… 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.