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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.

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All Upcoming Events

through November 30
Saturday September 30
GrandSLAM

MAKING WAVES: 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 stories about consequences. Ripples or tsunamis. Accidental or instigated. Rocking the boat or just trying to keep your head above water. Media Sponsor: WPR...  Learn More

Monday October 2
StorySLAM

Untold Beauty

New York City, New York

Venue: The Bell House 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… UNTOLD BEAU...  Learn More

Tuesday October 3
StorySLAM

Adulting

Los Angeles, California

Venue: Los Globos 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… ADULTING: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of coming of age and the trials and tribulations of getting there. Ol...  Learn More

Tuesday October 3
StorySLAM

Adulting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Venue: World Cafe Live Map It

6:00pm 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… ADULTIN...  Learn More

Tuesday October 3
StorySLAM

Insects

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Venue: Gustavus Adolphus College Map It

6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Join The Moth for a live, open-mic storytelling event with Gustavus Adolphus College. For this special one-off StorySLAM, prepare a story to share onstage, or simply join us to listen to the wonderful stories shared by members of our community. T...  Learn More

Wednesday October 4
StorySLAM

Adulting

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… ADULTIN...  Learn More

Thursday October 5
StorySLAM

Untold Beauty

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… UNTOLD BEAUTY: Prepare a five-minute story about the unexpectedly stunning or the unpredictably gorgeous. Sidestepping the standards or ...  Learn More

Thursday October 5
StorySLAM

Adulting

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… 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

Thursday October 5
StorySLAM

Pop Up Porch StorySLAM, ADULTING 2023

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… ADULTIN...  Learn More

Thursday October 5
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Atlanta, Georgia

Venue: The Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:45pm Stories Begin

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An ultimate battle of wits and words, The Moth GrandSLAM invites the winners from previous StorySLAM competitions and to compete for the Atlanta Grand Champion title! Listen as ten open mic storytelling champs tell tales off the beaten track, of ...  Learn More

Thursday October 5
StorySLAM

Adulting

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… ADULTING: P...  Learn More

Saturday October 7
GrandSLAM

GrandSLAM Championship

Chicago, Illinois

Venue: Athenaeum Center Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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Tickets on sale August 10th at 3 PM CST / 4 PM EST! The Moth presents the Chicago GrandSLAM: Making Waves, a battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. Listen as ten StorySLAM champs tell stories about con...  Learn More

Monday October 9
StorySLAM

Adulting

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… ADULTING: Prepare a five-minute story about the highs and lows of coming of age and the trials and tribulations of getting there. Ol...  Learn More

Tuesday October 10
StorySLAM

Adulting

Boston, Massachusetts

Venue: WBUR CitySpace 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… 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

Tuesday October 10
StorySLAM

Adulting

Burlington, Vermont

Venue: Main Street Landing

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… 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

Tuesday October 10
StorySLAM

Adulting

Houston, Texas

Venue: Warehouse Live Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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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… ADULTIN...  Learn More

Tuesday October 10
StorySLAM

Adulting

New Orleans, Louisiana

Venue: Cafe Istanbul 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

Wednesday October 11
Mainstage

The Moth Mainstage in San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Venue: Herbst Theatre Map It

7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

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Please join us for an evening of true stories told live at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco as five tellers take to the stage to share their stories: emotional rescues, saving graces, and twists of fate. Each Moth Mainstage features simple, old-fa...  Learn More

Wednesday October 11
StorySLAM

Adulting

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… 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

Wednesday October 11
StorySLAM

Adulting

London, United Kingdom

Venue: Rich Mix Map It

7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin

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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… ADULTING: P...  Learn More

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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.

Global Community
SLAM Showcase