The Moth GrandSLAM Championship

The Moth GrandSLAM Championship

Storytelling takes center stage at The Moth GrandSLAM Championship on Friday, November 13, 2026, for an evening built around true stories, live performance, and the unpredictable energy of a competition. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show beginning at 8:00 PM, giving audiences time to arrive, settle in, and get ready for a night of compelling personal narratives.

The GrandSLAM Championship is a showcase of experienced storytellers who have earned their place by succeeding in previous Moth StorySLAM events. On this special night, these storytellers come together to compete for the championship title, sharing true stories drawn from their own lives. Each performance is delivered live, without the distance of a screen or a heavily produced presentation, creating an immediate connection between storyteller and audience.

Part of what makes a Moth event distinctive is the range of stories that can emerge from a single evening. A story might explore family, relationships, unexpected adventures, personal challenges, triumphs, mistakes, discoveries, or moments that changed someone’s perspective. The result is a varied program that can move from humorous to heartfelt, surprising to thought-provoking, often within the same evening.

The competitive format adds another layer to the experience. Storytellers take the stage one at a time, while the audience becomes an important part of the atmosphere as each story unfolds. Rather than simply watching a series of performances, attendees are invited to listen, react, laugh, and share in the tension and excitement of a live storytelling competition.

The 2026 GrandSLAM Championship offers both longtime Moth followers and newcomers an accessible way to experience the art of personal storytelling. No two evenings are quite alike, and the live format means every performance depends on the storyteller, the room, and the audience present that night.

Whether you enjoy spoken-word performance, comedy, memoir, or simply hearing extraordinary stories from ordinary life, this event provides an evening of human experiences told directly and authentically from the stage.

Join The Moth GrandSLAM Championship on Friday, November 13, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.