On Air Presents Sets Feb. 2027 Brooklyn Schedule for 10th Anniversary

On Air Presents has confirmed the initial roster for its 10th anniversary festival, which will take place from Feb. 23 to 25, 2027. The event will utilize the Wythe Hotel and Arlo Williamsburg as primary venues. The programming centers on live audio content and industry networking.

The company established the festival to showcase sound and storytelling. This edition operates under the theme of 10 Years On. Organizers aim to mark the decade milestone with a mix of performances, conversations, and parties. The lineup focuses on the future of audio journalism and entertainment.

Headliners include soccer player Megan Rapinoe, CNN doctor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and journalists Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro. The list also features Dan Harris, music critic Anthony Fantano, and the podcast On the Media. Additional participants include One Song, World Café, and Sam Sanders. These names were released in the first tier of announcements.

Specific live recordings are scheduled for the weekend. Rapinoe will record an episode of Why Are You Like This. Dr. Sanjay Gupta will work on Chasing Life. Dan Harris will record 10 Percent Happier. Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro will appear on CNN’s Engagement Party. Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger will record WNYC’s On The Media, while Raina Douris will host WXPN’s World Café.

Other appearances include Josh Dean from Chameleon and hosts Diallo Riddle and Blake LUXXURY Robin from One Song. Leon Neyfakh and Sayre Quevedo will discuss narrative podcasting, specifically referencing their works Death of an Artist and Reaching Out. Actor Connor Ratliff will host a main stage event.

The business component begins on Feb. 23 at the Wythe Hotel. The Podcast Business Summit, presented with Bloomberg, will host leaders from media, technology, and advertising. Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman will host this invite-only daytime gathering. That same evening, the Podcast Academy will present the Ambies at Arlo Williamsburg to honor excellence in the industry.

The festival has previously hosted figures such as Anderson Cooper, Seth Meyers, and Francis Ford Coppola. Organizers will release additional talent names and ticket details in the coming weeks.