Three days. Big ideas. Today’s boldest thinkers.
The Atlantic Festival returns to New York City for its second year, taking place September 17–19, 2026, at the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) and other cultural venues throughout the city.
After 16 years of bringing The Atlantic’s journalism to life onstage in Washington, D.C., the Festival continues its New York chapter with three days of news-making conversations, exclusive screenings, performances, intimate book talks, live podcast recordings, and interactive experiences.
Since 1857, The Atlantic has been a destination for thoughtful analysis and rigorous reporting on the most consequential ideas of our time. The Atlantic Festival brings that spirit to life onstage, convening bold thinkers, cultural luminaries, journalists, artists, policymakers, and innovators.
The Atlantic Festival is where politics meets culture, where technology meets human ingenuity, and where debate can sharpen understanding. Join us for the chance to meet great minds who don’t think alike.
To learn more, visit TheAtlanticFestival.com
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For additional questions about the Festival, please email events_audience@theatlantic.com.