GonzoFest NYC 2026 - July 16-19 FREE - Hunter S. Thompson Celebration

For the first time ever, GonzoFest comes to New York City! And it's FREEE. Celebrate Hunter S. Thompson with panels featuring Jay Cowan, Tim Denevi, William McKeen, and other authors of books about Hunter S. Thompson, plus art exhibits featuring Al Satterwhite and others, and music, as well as late-night poetry by Beat Poet Laureates. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Hunter’s faborite NYC spots and keynotes from Sadie Williams (Ralph Steadman’s daughter, in person from England) and Martin Flynn (HSTBOOKS.org. founder, in person from Ireland). Experience gonzo culture live in NYC. All free by performers who have thrown their hearts into this event. Read details at https:gonzofest.net. Many venues. Many artists. Full schedule TBD.

GonzoFest brings alive Hunter's Gonzo tradition: first-person truth, high risk, and an insistence on firsthand experience, testing to see what turned up if he stirred up the scene. The festival unfolds day and night, mostly across Greenwich Village venues .

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