About us
The best way to get to know someone is to listen to their stories. Everyone has a story even if they think they don’t, and up in the hills of Lisbon, once a month, a random, eclectic, curious group of people gather to listen to these first-person stories told in an intimate setting.
While it is sort of like The Moth—we do want first-person stories that are short in length—we give you a few extra minutes (stories should be 7-10 min) and there is no competition or scoring. You should expect a friendly and welcoming audience sipping red wine or herbal tea while they share in the vulnerable moments of life. We usually have 10 storytellers. There is also an intermission which offers everyone a chance to socialize.
We welcome everyone. Listeners. Storytellers. And people who have never told a story on stage but have an itch to try. Please join us.
Check out our instagram for more info and pictures: @storytellinglisboa.
Upcoming events
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Storytelling Night—"SEX"
Fábrica Braço de Prata, R. Fábrica de Material de Guerra 1, Lisboa, PTOur theme for June is SEX 🔥
Awkward, joyful, confusing, transformative, disappointing, liberating sex. First times, last times, and everything in between.
Give us stories of desire, bodies, boundaries, fantasies, shame, pleasure, intimacy, and miscommunication. Sex that meant everything—and sex that meant absolutely nothing.
As always, interpret the theme freely.
Maybe it’s about a terrible hookup that taught you something important. Or the sex you didn’t have. Or the moment you understood your own desire for the first time.
Please come just to listen or get on stage, be vulnerable, and share with us, a diverse group of welcoming and open people who are curious about each others' lives. Stories will last from 7 to 10 minutes. Expect ten stories plus an intermission.
We will hold our event at Fábrica Braço de Prata, an enormous multi-roomed centro cultural in Marvila that hosts everything from salsa bands to intimate piano concerts to philosophical comedy. To accommodate everyone, we will be in the outdoor tent right inside the gate to Fábrica Braço de Prata. Love is a popular edition, arrive early to get good seats.
Storytelling Lisboa is a completely free event run by volunteers. We welcome everyone to get on stage! Absolutely no experience is necessary.
We only ask that stories be true and personal and that they are performed as opposed to read—and they should be stories instead of philosophical musings, motivational speeches, or stand-up routines.
The content is completely at the discretion of the storyteller as long as it is related in the monthly theme and respectful to the diversity and experiences of all humans.
Interested in sharing a story? We give spots on a first come, first serve basis. Please fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/kkGhEM47BLF4WRkg9
We now have an email list to subscribe to keep up with events. You can subscribe with this link. We also have a WhatsApp Group if you prefer to get updates directly to your phone!
For any questions or concerns, reach out to us by DM on our instagram @storytellinglisboa! Or email storytellinglisboa at gmail dot com.
Bring some cash to throw into our donation jar! We will always be free and want everyone to be able to attend, but your funds help sustain the increasing effort and volunteers needed to put on the event.
We also have a podcast if you want to enjoy stories from home called What Lingers. You can find it on all podcast platforms!
All links related to Storytelling Lisboa can additionally be found on our linktree: https://linktr.ee/storytellinglisboa
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Storytelling Made Simple: Find Your Stories and Learn to Tell Them Well
Heden Rossio, Largo do Duque de Cadaval 17 Fracção I, 1200-160 Lisboa,, Lisbon, PTDo you have a feeling there's a great story somewhere in your life—but you're not sure how to find it, shape it, or get it on stage?
📅 Monday, June 29th
📍 Heden Rossio, Lisbon
🕡 Doors 19:00 | Workshop 19:30–21:00
💰 FREE, no registration requiredWe know everyone has powerful and unique stories hiding in their everyday lives—and this summer we have a very special workshop to help you find yours and shape them into something stage-ready.
We are thrilled to have Philipp Humm, a member of our own community, generously offering his expertise to Storytelling Lisboa. He has spent years honing his own craft and building a global following teaching others to do the same, and we are so glad he is bringing that experience to us.
In this 1.5 hour workshop you will learn:- How to find great stories hidden in your everyday life
- How to turn any ordinary moment into something genuinely captivating
- How to feel confident and excited to share your stories at any opportunity
The session will be led by Philipp Humm, Founder of StoryLab and one of the world's leading storytelling experts. Philipp is the author of three bestselling books — Storytelling for Business, The StorySelling Method, and Public Speaking with Confidence — and has built a global audience of over 700,000 followers, reaching more than 13 million people every month. You can find him on Instagram @philipp_humm and his work on YouTube here.
The workshop will be held in the very central and beautiful Heden Rossio.
This is a casual, beginner-friendly workshop. You won't be asked to perform, but you will leave with practical techniques and the confidence to share your stories—on our stage or anywhere else.
No sign-up required, just show up!
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Past events
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