On Air Fest Announces 2027 Brooklyn Lineup for 10th Anniversary

On Air Presents has confirmed the first wave of talent for the tenth edition of On Air Fest, which will take place in Brooklyn, New York, from February 23 to 25, 2027. The event is organized under the theme “10 Years On…” to mark the festival’s decade of operation.

The initial lineup includes headliners such as Megan Rapinoe, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, Dan Harris, and Anthony Fantano. The program spans live podcasts, conversations, performances, and parties focused on the future of storytelling.

Several major shows will record live episodes during the weekend. These include “Why Are You Like This” with Megan Rapinoe, CNN’s “Chasing Life” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and “10 Percent Happier” with Dan Harris. CNN’s “Engagement Party” will also air live, hosted by Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro.

Public radio staples are also on the schedule. WNYC’s “On The Media” with Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger, along with WXPN’s “World Café” with Raina Douris, will hold live sessions. Music critic Anthony Fantano and “The Sam Sanders Show” host Sam Sanders are booked to make appearances.

The festival will open on February 23 with the Podcast Business Summit at the Wythe Hotel. This invite-only daytime event, presented with Bloomberg, is expected to gather leaders from media, technology, advertising, publishing, and podcasting. Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman will host the summit.

The first night of the festival will feature the Ambies, an awards show honoring excellence in podcasting. The Podcast Academy will present the ceremony at Arlo Williamsburg later that evening. Other scheduled appearances include “One Song” hosts Diallo Riddle and Blake “LUXXURY” Robin, and “Chameleon’s” Josh Dean.

Leon Neyfakh and Sayre Quevedo are set to discuss narrative podcasting, specifically centering their conversation on the shows “Death of an Artist” and “Reaching Out.” Actor and comedian Connor Ratliff will host a main stage event. Organizers said additional programming and talent names will be announced in the coming weeks and months.