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 May 30
StorySLAM
Clean
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: World Cafe Live Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Seattle, Washington
Venue: Fremont Abbey Arts Center Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! ... 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 p... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Venue: The Theatre at Ace Hotel Map It
7:00pm 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
StorySLAM
Clean
Berkeley, California
Venue: Freight & Salvage Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! The Freight... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Melbourne, Australia
Venue: Howler Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID REQUI... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
Venue: Lobero Theatre 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
StorySLAM
Clean
Detroit, Michigan
Venue: Marble Bar Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Tickets for... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
Asheville, North Carolina
Venue: Wortham Center for Performing Arts Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth presents the Asheville 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 peo... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in Troy
Troy, New York
Venue: Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Map It
7:00pm 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
StorySLAM
Clean
Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Lincoln Hall Map It
6:00pm Doors Open | 7:00pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Tickets for... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Madison, Wisconsin
Venue: High Noon Saloon Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Tickets for... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
New York City, New York
Venue: The Bell House Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Media Spons... Learn More
StorySLAM
Stakes
Burlington, Vermont
Venue: Main Street Landing
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Now on April 11, 2023 due to snowstorm. Stakes: Prepare a five-minute story about when it was make-or-break, all-or-nothing. When you dug in your heels or rose to the occasion. Packed it up, moved on, or made your claim. Proceed at your own risk.... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Boston, Massachusetts
Venue: WBUR CitySpace Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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Clean: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! Media Spons... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Houston, Texas
Venue: Warehouse Live Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
StorySLAM
Clean
Los Angeles, California
Venue: Los Globos Map It
6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house! COVID Requi... Learn More
GrandSLAM
GrandSLAM Championship
New Orleans, Louisiana
Venue: The Joy Theater Map It
7:00pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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The Moth presents the GrandSLAM, a battle of wit and words–fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. The Moth is dedicated to finding intriguing people to tell inspired stories. At The Moth StorySLAM, those people find us. On this nigh... Learn More
Mainstage
The Moth Mainstage in New York
New York City, New York
Venue: The Skirball Center
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
StorySLAM
Clean
London, United Kingdom
Venue: Rich Mix Map It
7:15pm Doors Open | 8:00pm Stories Begin
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CLEAN: Prepare a five-minute story about spotlessness. Leaving your vices behind, purity through virtue, or coming out unscathed. Germaphobes or slobs. Colossal messes or confessions. The tidy and the untainted. Mr. Clean in the house!Tickets for Lon... 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.