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Atlantic Festival 2026

The Atlantic Festival 2026 is a multi-day cultural event held at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York from September 17 to 19. It gathers leaders in journalism, politics, and the arts for a series of high-profile interviews, exclusive film previews, and musical performances.

Date
Sep 17-19, 2026
Location
New York
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Atlantic Festival 2026

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Highlights

  • Preview of Netflix's East of Eden series with cast and creators
  • Colin Kaepernick discussing his memoir The Perilous Fight
  • Opening night performance A Soundtrack of a Nation created with Juilliard
  • Panel on press freedom featuring major media editors
Taking place over three days in mid-September, the Atlantic Festival 2026 serves as a forum for exploring significant contemporary themes through live dialogue and media. Hosted at New York City's Perelman Performing Arts Center, the gathering features a mix of entertainment industry figures, political leaders, and public intellectuals.

Programming highlights include a first look at the Netflix adaptation of 'East of Eden' featuring Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan, as well as a discussion with Colin Kaepernick about his latest memoir. The event also showcases musical collaborations, specifically an opening night performance titled 'A Soundtrack of a Nation' produced in conjunction with Juilliard and composer Nicholas Britell.

Beyond entertainment, the festival addresses civic and media issues with panels on press freedom and appearances by prominent political figures such as Senator Mark Kelly and Pete Buttigieg. Documentaries like 'Crime and Punishment' and 'Playing POTUS' are also scheduled for screening, rounding out a schedule focused on the intersection of culture and public life.

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