Theater / Performance Art
The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope
at The Auditorium, Chicago
The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope is at The Auditorium in Chicago on Saturday 5 December 2026, with doors at 18:30.
- Date
- Sat 5 Dec · Doors 18:30 · Show 19:30
- Age limit
- 21+
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person…
- Promoter
- MISCELLANEOUS PROMOTER
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The Auditorium, 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive, 60605 · Get directions
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- Doors open at The Auditorium
- Coro starts
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What to expect
The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope is a performance art show at The Auditorium, 2.2 mi from the center of Chicago. It is a good pick for a night at the theater. Doors open at 18:30, so arriving a little early gets you settled before it starts at 19:30. Entry is 21+. If you want to make a night of it, 31 other events are on in Chicago the same day.
About the event
From the organizer, as published on Ticketmaster.
The Moth is a global storytelling nonprofit with the mission to inspire people to listen and share openly, think and feel deeply, and expand their understanding of one another. Since 1997, The Moth has presented more than 70,000 true stories - told live and without notes - in 11 countries, across 4 continents.
Today, The Moth produces 600+ live shows annually, as well as the Peabody Award-winning The Moth Radio Hour, and the popular The Moth Podcast. Through workshops for students, educators, adults, advocates, and professionals, The Moth guides thousands of new storytellers each year in finding and sharing their own voices.
Learn more at themoth.org @MothStories
Good to know
Notes from the organizer and the venue, as published on Ticketmaster. Togoist does not sell tickets; purchases, refunds and exchanges are handled by Ticketmaster.
- “One foot in front of another? Join The Moth this fall for TIGHTROPE, an evening of extraordinary true stories about what happens when there's no clear path, only the courage to keep moving forward. Stories of balancing without a net. Trusting your gut. Taking the leap before you know where you'll land. Of big gambles and near misses, quiet acts of bravery and glorious mistakes. Of sending the text, booking the flight, sharing the secret you've carried for years, and watching everything change. The Mainstage tour is The Moth signature…”
- “Accessible seating is available. For more information, please call: 312.341.2300”
- “Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers, is strictly prohibited inside the theater and within 25 feet of any entrances. Please turn off ALL electronic devices that may ring, beep, vibrate, or otherwise produce a sound that may disrupt performances. The use of video, photography, or any other recording devices is strictly prohibited during performances. All sales are final--no refunds or exchanges. For more information visit Policies and Guest Services | The Auditorium”
- “Pay lots are available within a short walking distance surround The Auditorium. We recommend the following parking lots for our patrons: Loop Auto Parks 524 S. Wabash Avenue Grant Park South Garage 325 S. Michigan Avenue Pricing subject to change For more information visit: Parking & Directions | The Auditorium”
- “All guests must have a ticket for entry, and in all instances, babies in arms are not permitted. It is the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian to research and judge the content of a performance as appropriate for their child's age and level of maturity. There is no official rating system for live performance.”
Quick answers
When is The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope?
Saturday 5 December 2026, starting at 19:30 (doors 18:30).
Where is The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope?
The Auditorium, 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive, 60605 Chicago.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, 21+.
