Welcome to Moth & Butterfly!
We are an Arts Collective in the West of Ireland,
running Storytelling & Improv events since 2011.

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ANNOUNCING:

THE MOTH & BUTTERFLY
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF
STORYTELLING & IMPROVISATION
JANUARY 29th - FEBRUARY 1st 2026!

Moth & Butterfly are thrilled to announce our 2026 Festival, offering fourteen storytelling and improv events over four days, featuring twelve artists, live and online events and even a one-minute story challenge!

Tickets are on sale now with updates coming soon, so get to booking and we'll see you there!

2026 FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE

Scéalaíocht Idirghníomhach le Máirín Mhic Lochlainn and Pádraig Ó Briain. Interactive Storytelling with Máirín Mhic Lochlainn and Pádraig Ó Briain. MORE INFO

A story of magic, loss, and transformation with a powerful message. MORE INFO

Join the Moth & Butterfly Festival Crew as we celebrate the opening day of the festival! MORE INFO

A delightful bi-lingual storytelling event with tellers Máirín Mhic Lochlainn and Kate Corkery! MORE INFO

Inspired by an object, a chat, a or simply word from the audience, acclaimed Dublin Improv Duo Underthings will take the audience on a wild improvised journey through story. MORE INFO

Join Storytellers Paddy O’Brien (Cork) and Fiona Dowling (Mayo via France) for a Magical morning of bi-lingual storytelling (Gaeilge agus Bearla) in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop! MORE INFO

This workshop will guide us through solo and group exercises to explore this while having fun. MORE INFO

Join the Moth & Butterfly Crew, special festival ensemble, and audience tellers for our flagship night of storytelling and improvisation! MORE INFO

Join renowned Storyteller Kate Corkery for this two-hour workshop. MORE INFO

Travel on the high seas, hear stories and tunes from distant lands, as well as all the water in between! MORE INFO

When are we old enough to know better? How strong is a piece of string? Is seven really the age of reason when we are supposed to know right from wrong, and true from false? MORE INFO

Join us for The Big Story Circle! Come and Listen, come and tell, come and do both! MORE INFO

Everyone loves a good story, but does their reach go deeper than we know? MORE INFO

Gimme a Minute is a fun story challenge that’s part of The Moth & Butterfly International Festival of Storytelling & Improvisation 2026! MORE INFO

We look forward to seeing you soon!

~The Moth & Butterfly Crew

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THANKS A MILLION!