Cascade PBS Ideas Festival

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The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is a full-day event in Seattle, featuring live podcasts and studio television recordings. Journalists, newsmakers, and thought leaders from around the world take on hot topics making news and the biggest issues of our time.

Our first round of speakers includes Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Monica Lewinsky, Laverne Cox, Robby Hoffman, Tonya Mosley, Senator Adam Schiff, and more journalists, authors, and thought leaders from around the world. Join us for live recordings of Fresh Air, Radiolab, The Political Scene, Radio Atlantic, Seattle Now, and more incredible podcasts. Plus, community meetups, speaker meet-and-greets, film, music, food trucks- and surprises.

The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival takes place June 6th in 3 venues in the historic Fremont Neighborhood- including Fremont Studios, The Picklr, and Hidden Hall.

View the full list of announced speakers and podcasts here.

TICKETS:

Festival Pass - $55

Includes:

• General admission to all Saturday activities including the community meet ups, sessions, happy hour (21+) and closing keynote

VIP Pass - $120

Includes:

• Admission to all Saturday activities including the community meet ups, sessions, happy hour and closing keynote
• Priority entry admission to Saturday sessions and keynote
• A drink ticket to the Saturday happy hour (21+)
• Tote bag and speaker book

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible. Accomodation requests must be emailed to [email protected] by 5/15/2026

NOTES:

Membership Perks:

Members giving $10 per month or $120 per year or more receive a 20% discount on special all festival tickets. Members will receive a discount code directly from the Cascade PBS membership team. If you are not already a member, click here to become a member and access your discount.

All ticket holders are required to present a government-issued ID at 21+ events.

Cascade PBS reserves the right to refuse service and expects all attendees to adhere to the code of conduct.

Questions? Email [email protected]