The WBUR Festival

Here’s a glimpse at who’s coming:

Friday's lineup includes:

• Chef, author and founder of World Central Kitchen José Andrés
• Former Surgeon General of the U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy
• 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
• Plus, business leaders from Athletic Brewing Company, Jeni’s Ice Creams and Warby Parker

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 and 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
• Former Editor of The Washington Post and The Boston Globe Marty Baron
• Founder of The Korean Vegan Joanne Molinaro
• 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 news coverage and in-depth storytelling. Thank you for your support.

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.

Note: We’re offering an exclusive discount on festival tickets for WBUR Members. It’s one of many perks in recognition and appreciation of your support. Not a Member yet? Perhaps now is the time to join.

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

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