# Event Details - **Event Name**: The WBUR Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Where the speakers are always on.About this EventIt’s back: The WBUR Festival will return in 2026! Join us for lively conversations, podcast tapings, musical performances and plenty of surprises. Once again, it’ll be serious stuff — and wicked fun, too.Our year one lineup featured newsmakers and innovators with big stories to tell. It included everyone from Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s leading infectious disease expert, to Ina Garten, cookbook author and television host, and Roxane Gay, New York Times-bestselling author of “Bad Feminist.” Plus friends from WBUR and NPR, like On Point’s Meghna Chakrabarti and Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’s Peter Sagal.You just had to be there. And you won’t want to miss out on year two. Let the countdown begin.When you purchase your festival ticket, you’ll join our list of WBUR Events subscribers — insiders who are the first to know when speaker announcements drop. Those are coming soon.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oXr-p6SlN2gFESTIVAL TICKETSYour ticket purchase is a direct investment in WBUR’s independent news coverage and in-depth storytelling. Thank you for your support.VIP PASSIncludes: Access to all events, plus complimentary parking (NEW) for two days — Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30; plus exclusive entry to the VIP lounge, where the food and drink will be flowing, early access and premium seating for keynote events. And exclusive VIP swag.TWO-DAY PASSIncludes: Access to all events on both Friday and Saturday.ONE-DAY PASSIncludes: Access to all events on either Friday or Saturday. You pick.STUDENT PASSIncludes: Access to all 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/the-wbur-festival/100001781855099569 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, live-music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 26.1, max: 293.98, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Boston University - **lat**: 42.3504997 - **long**: -71.1053991 - **full address**: Boston University, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The WBUR Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f5c1c187b92e0ccff5e74df4afb10b7653f53313744128ed23fe38433ccd6ee6-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffd800-gmir.jpg?v=1765432828 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The WBUR Festival being held? - **A:** The WBUR Festival takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Boston University, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The WBUR Festival? - **A:** Ticket prices for The WBUR Festival range from USD 26 to USD 294 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityVIP PassUSD 294 + USD 15 feeAvailableTwo-Day PassUSD 210 + USD 11 feeAvailableOne-Day Pass (Friday)USD 126 + USD 7 feeAvailableOne-Day Pass (Saturday)USD 126 + USD 7 feeAvailableStudent PassUSD 26 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The WBUR Festival? - **A:** The WBUR Festival is organized by WBUR. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The WBUR Festival is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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