On Air Presents today announced the first wave of talent and programming for On Air Fest 2027, returning to Brooklyn February 23–25for its landmark 10th edition. The three-day anniversary celebration will bring together creators, artists, industry leaders and audiences for live podcasts, conversations, performances, parties, and immersive experiences exploring the future of storytelling.

The initial lineup includes live tapings of Why Are You Like This with Megan Rapinoe, CNN’s Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and 10% Happier with Dan Harris, alongside appearances by music critic Anthony Fantano and The Sam Sanders Show’s Sam Sanders, plus a live taping of CNN’s Engagement Party with Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro, who exclusively previewed the new show at last year’s On Air Fest. Spanning sports, journalism, music, culture and personal well-being, the first wave reflects the range of voices and ideas that have made On Air a gathering place for creators and audiences over the past decade.

The festival will also feature live tapings of WNYC’s On The Media with Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger and WXPN’s World Café with Raina Douris, as well as appearances by One Song’s Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY and Chameleon’s Josh Dean. Leon Neyfakh and Sayre Quevedo will discuss narrative podcasting in a conversation centered on Death of an Artist and Reaching Out, while actor and comedian Connor Ratliff will host a main stage.

Ahead of the anniversary festival, On Air Presents hosted a Podcast Business Salon with Bloomberg last night at Ludlow House in New York City. An intimate preview to the Podcast Business Summit, the salon explored podcasting through the lens of a hitmaker. Bloomberg’s Ashley Carman led a discussion with Jenna Weiss-Berman, interim Co-CEO for New York Public Radio / WNYC, Head of Podcasting at Paper Kite Productions and co-creator of Good Hang with Amy Poehler, and Leon Neyfakh, Co-Founder of Prologue Projects and co-creator of Slow Burn.

Under the theme “10 Years On…,” On Air Fest 2027 will revisit and remix the people, ideas and formats that have shaped its first decade while looking ahead to what comes next. Combining the spirit of an art institution and music festival with a creator-led approach, On Air brings podcasts, creators, audiences and brands together to experiment with what storytelling can become when it moves from the feed to the stage. Check out 100 moments from On Air’s history that changed the way we listen HERE with the On Air 100.

The festival begins Tuesday, February 23, with the Podcast Business Summit presented with Bloomberg at Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg. Hosted by Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman, the invite-only daytime gathering will convene leaders across media, technology, advertising, publishing and podcasting. Applications to attend are now open HERE.

That evening, the Ambies, The Podcast Academy’s annual Awards for Excellence in Podcasting, returns to On Air for the second consecutive year at Arlo Williamsburg, directly across the street from Wythe Hotel. The awards will honor the year’s most outstanding achievements in podcasting, bringing the community together to celebrate the shows, talent, and professionals shaping the medium. Ambie Submissions are now open; podcasters and publishers can submit HERE. 

On Wednesday, February 24, On Air Fest’s public programming begins with a full day of industry and creative conversations, followed by the official festival party. Programming continues Thursday, February 25, with additional daytime sessions and a closing night of live shows, performances and more.

Each year, On Air Fest brings together more than 250 artists and storytellers working across audio, video, film, art, writing and music, welcoming more than 3,000 attendees. Previous participants have included Anderson Cooper, Malcolm Gladwell, Seth Meyers, Norah Jones, Wyclef Jean, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Audie Cornish, Jad Abumrad, Terry Gross, Francis Ford Coppola, Ira Glass and many more.

The On Air Fest 2027 call for programming entries is now open, inviting creators, artists, brands, thought leaders, and storytellers to submit ideas for consideration HERE. Talent, venues, programming, and additional anniversary initiatives will be announced in the coming months.

Tickets for On Air Fest 2027 are available now HERE, with General Admission, Premium, and VIP options available at 40% off Early Bird pricing through November 16th. Additional talent, programming, and anniversary initiatives will be announced in the coming months.

About On Air Presents

On Air Presents is a hybrid creative studio and events company operating at the intersection of sound, story, and spectacle. We create content that lives beyond the feed — immersive, collaborative, digital and IRL. From our flagship festival, On Air Fest, to global pop-ups and omni-channel campaigns, we transform fleeting attention into memorable moments.

Through On Air Studio, we provide strategic and creative services for partners who want to move culture, not just follow it. Our work includes immersive experiences, live activations, and original branded content designed for impact in the feed and beyond. At a time when media evolves rapidly, we are committed to deep attention, experimental formats, and new rituals of gathering.

Learn more: onairpresents.com