StoryLab Aotearoa.

Raw, real storytelling nights — the first Thursday of every month in Auckland. No notes, no slides, just true stories told live.

Storytelling nights
in Auckland

Netflix isn't going to make you snort wine out your nose. This might. A room full of strangers. Eight gloriously true personal stories. Each night at StoryLab Aotearoa up to eight storytellers speak for ten minutes each on that night's theme. No notes, no powerpoints — just raw, personal, real stories. Afterwards people stay to chat, connect and tell a few more (informal) stories before the night wraps up. It's a great way to learn more about old friends — and meet new ones.

StoryLab runs the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at Crave Café,
6 Morningside Drive, Morningside — cravecafe.co.nz. There's parking in nearby streets and Morningside Train Station is a minute's walk away.

"It was so incredible, we were so moved, so inspired — we've had such great conversations on the way home from the stories shared."

"I went for the first time to the June show, it was FABULOUS! Beautiful stories, terrific tellers and just a wonderful night of connection."

Storytellers and audience at a StoryLab Aotearoa storytelling night in Auckland

When

First Thursday of every month, 7:00pm.

Where

Crave Café, 6 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland.

Tickets

Pay what you can — $25 suggested, $5 minimum.

Get your ticket — Auckland speaker series

Grab a seat for an upcoming night below. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a $5 minimum.

Sisters

Thu 4 Mar 2027 · 7:00 PM

Sisters

Crave Cafe, 6 Morningside Drive, Morningside

Pay what you can

3 ways you can register
your interest

  • Complete our online form.
  • Click the button below.
  • Scan the QR code to go straight to the form.

Anyone can apply ahead of time to be a storyteller.

Expression of interest

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