The WBUR Festival

The WBUR Festival is back! Join us Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 for lively conversations, podcast tapings and musical performances at venues up and down Commonwealth Avenue. 

2026 Festival speakers include:

• José Andrés — renowned chef, author and founder of World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit which provides meals in response to global crises. Andrés holds two Michelin stars and has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
• Sam Sanders — award-winning journalist, pop culture whisperer and host of KCRW’s "The Sam Sanders Show." Sanders also previously shared his hot takes as former host of other favorite shows including "Into It," "It’s Been a Minute," "Vibe Check" and "The NPR Politics Podcast."
• Bryan Stevenson — public interest lawyer, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and New York Times bestselling author of “Just Mercy.”
• Samantha Power — journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
• Public media friends including Jad Abumrad, musician, storyteller and founder of WNYC’s "Radiolab"; Allison Aubrey, NPR health and science correspondent and founding host of "Life Kit"; Mary Louise Kelly, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered and host of the "Sources & Methods" podcast; and Katherine Maher, NPR president and chief executive officer.

Ticket options include one-day, two-day, VIP and student passes. Fans are encouraged to reserve their spot early to lock in the lowest prices — as they'll increase as the Festival date nears. WBUR Members receive special benefits, including Members-only Festival activities. You can become a WBUR Member today and discover all the possibilities, while also sustaining independent journalism.

To keep up to date on Festival news, sign up for the WBUR Events newsletter. Want to get involved? Organizations interested in sponsoring The WBUR Festival can reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

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  Sponsored

  Archery Sunday!

  Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 12:00p

  The Farm At Gore Place
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  ¡Spanish for Lunch!... Presencial

  Monday, Jun 22, 2026 12:00p

  Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE)
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  Boston Harborfest 2026: Celebrating America’s 250th

  Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 goes until 07/04

  Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

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