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Celebrity Culture & Ideas Converge at NYC Festival
31 Aug
Summary
- Festival runs Oct. 23-25 in New York City.
- Features stars like Conan O'Brien, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali.
- Discussions on AI, power, and freedom are scheduled.
The annual New Yorker Festival, a significant celebration of culture and ideas, is scheduled to occur in New York City from October 23 to 25. This year's event features a diverse and star-studded lineup of participants, promising engaging conversations and panels.
Confirmed speakers include notable figures such as Conan O'Brien, who will headline a conversation with editor-in-chief David Remnick, alongside actors Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke, and acclaimed authors like Colson Whitehead and Elizabeth Strout. The festival will also host musical performances by Pixies, Wynton Marsalis, and King Princess.
Beyond individual appearances, the festival will delve into timely topics through various roundtables and panels. These include live recordings of the magazine's podcasts, a discussion on "The Future of AI" featuring leading writers from The New Yorker, and a panel on "Portraits in Power." Additionally, the Marguerite Casey Foundation is sponsoring a session on the politics of freedom.
Tickets for all festival events will be available starting Wednesday, September 2. New Yorker subscribers can access special discounts through the magazine's website. The VIP party will be held at the historic Algonquin Hotel, a location significant to the magazine's origins.
