On Air Fest Expands 2026 Lineup with High-Profile Additions

The 'Coachella of podcasts' returns to Brooklyn with new guests including Jack Schlossberg, Jacob Collier, Roy Wood Jr., and more.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

On Air Fest, the premier gathering for podcast creators and fans, has announced a fresh wave of high-profile additions to its 2026 lineup. The four-day festival, taking place from February 23-26 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will feature appearances by Jack Schlossberg, Jacob Collier, Roy Wood Jr., and other notable figures from the worlds of journalism, comedy, music, politics, and culture.

Why it matters

On Air Fest has established itself as a leading platform for the growing influence of podcasts in shaping public discourse. The diverse lineup reflects the festival's ability to bring together a wide range of perspectives and storytelling formats, cementing its reputation as a must-attend event for the audio media industry.

The details

The newly announced participants include Jack Schlossberg, who will join the Design Matters with Debbie Millman podcast, and Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier, who will appear on Switched on Pop. Comedian Gianmarco Soresi, along with Jay Jurden and journalist Pablo Torre, will join The Don Lemon Show, while Emmy-nominated comedian Roy Wood Jr. will appear on Pablo Torre Finds Out. Comedians Hari Kondabolu and Milly Tamarez will bring their perspectives to the Code Switch podcast, and musician and podcast host Hrishikesh Hirway will join Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin.

  • On Air Fest will take place from February 23-26, 2026 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

The players

On Air Fest

An annual festival in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that brings together podcast creators and fans, featuring live tapings, intimate conversations, and immersive audio experiences.

Jack Schlossberg

An author, commentator, and congressional candidate who will join the Design Matters with Debbie Millman podcast.

Jacob Collier

A Grammy-winning musical polymath who will appear on the Switched on Pop podcast.

Roy Wood Jr.

An Emmy-nominated comedian who will appear on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast.

Gianmarco Soresi

A comedian who will join The Don Lemon Show podcast.

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The takeaway

On Air Fest's expanded 2026 lineup solidifies its position as a leading platform for the growing influence of podcasts in shaping public discourse, bringing together a diverse range of perspectives and storytelling formats that reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of audio media.