MinnPost Festival 2026

MinnPost Festival is an all-day event featuring insightful conversations and community that will bring together the people and ideas shaping the future of Minnesota and beyond.

You'll hear conversations with political and cultural leaders, both national and local, that will enlighten and energize a diverse audience of policymakers, industry leaders, educators, citizens, students, thought leaders and advocates. Festivities will kick off at 11:30 a.m. and the closing keynote will end around 6:00 p.m.

All-access passes are $50, but we're offering the following discounts:

• Early Bird discount: Tickets are just $35 until Sept. 18
• Nonprofit, government, students and education professionals: 30% off discount ($35/pass). You'll be asked to provide your affiliation or school when you register.

No matter how you register or at what amount, you're supporting MinnPost’s nonprofit newsroom and keeping our in-depth local coverage freely available to our community — no paywall, no subscriptions.

Announced programming includes:

• A one-on-one with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on his new book.
• NBC's Julia Ainsley on the inside story of mass deportation.
• Historian Colin Woodard on America's oldest divides.
• And forecasters from the Cook Political Report and Inside Elections breaking down the November midterms.

SEE THE WHOLE LINEUP HERE!

For more information about guests and sessions, visit minnpost.com/festival. If you're interested in a special array of perks and benefits, learn more about becoming a VIP supporter or a Festival sponsor.

For accommodations requests (e.g. ASL interpreter) please email Sydney Zahradka at szahradka@minnpost.com by September 25. Although we will attempt to meet all accessibility requests, late requests may not be fulfilled.