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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
StorySLAM
Adulting
Houston, Texas
Venue: Warehouse Live Map It
7:00pm 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
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
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
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
StorySLAM
Adulting
London, United Kingdom
Venue: Rich Mix 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… ADULTING: P... 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.