The WBUR Festival

Friday's lineup includes:

• Chef, author and founder of World Central Kitchen José Andrés
• Former Surgeon General of the U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy
• “Bowling Alone” author and star of Netflix's "Join or Die” Robert Putnam
• NPR CEO Katherine Maher
• Former mayor of Chicago and former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel
• Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton
• Author and entrepreneur Ann Handley
• Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey
• Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
• Host of Serial’s new podcast, “The Idiot,” Pulitzer Prize winner M. Gessen
• Research chief for The Atlantic Yvonne Rolzhausen
• Plus, business leaders from Athletic Brewing Company, Duolingo and Jeni’s Ice Creams

Saturday's lineup includes:

• Emmy-winning and two-time Grammy-nominated actor and comedian David Cross
• Civil rights attorney and author of “Just Mercy” Bryan Stevenson
• Author of "Shrill" and "Adult Braces," comedian Lindy West
• Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power
• Author of “Little Fires Everywhere” Celeste Ng
• Founder of WNYC’s “Radiolab” Jad Abumrad
• CEO of the American Medical Association Dr. John Whyte
• Former Editor of The Washington Post and The Boston Globe Marty Baron
• The Onion head writer Mike Gillis
• Founder of The Korean Vegan Joanne Molinaro
• Golden Globe-nominated star of “Selma” and "Newborn" David Oyelowo
• The New York Times White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs
• Author and ornithologist Scott Weidensaul
• World leader in health policy and bioethics Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel
• Plus, live podcast tapings from “Life Kit” and “Is Business Broken?”

And of course, your favorite WBUR and NPR journalists, on both Friday and Saturday.

FESTIVAL TICKETS

Your ticket purchase is a direct investment in WBUR’s independent journalism.

VIP PASS

Includes: Access to all events, plus complimentary parking for two days — Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30; plus entry to the VIP lounge, where the food and drink will be flowing all day, early access and premium seating for keynote events. And exclusive VIP swag.

TWO-DAY PASS

Includes: Access to events on both Friday and Saturday.

ONE-DAY PASS

Includes: Access to events on either Friday or Saturday. You pick.

STUDENT PASS

Includes: Access to events on Friday and Saturday* with a student email address.

*Boston University students are eligible for free festival tickets with an RSVP and their BU email address (while supplies last). Learn more.

Included with all Festival tickets:

Access to The Hub where you can grab a limited-edition poster by Somerville artist James Weinberg, custom print a tote, charge your phone , and snag free food and drinks.

Plus, The WBUR Festival Street Fair is free and open to all on Saturday, May 30 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at BU Beach with music performances, dance lessons, FOUND vintage market, food trucks and a family friendly "Kids Zone."