Star-Studded! Guest, Stewart, Thompson Headline New Yorker Fest '25

The 2025 New Yorker Festival is shaping up to be an unmissable event, boasting a lineup brimming with A-list talent. Jon Stewart, Emma Thompson, and the comedic genius of Christopher Guest are slated to lead captivating conversations, according to an exclusive reveal by The Hollywood Reporter.

But the star power doesn't stop there! Demi Moore and acclaimed director Noah Baumbach are also among the luminaries scheduled to participate, promising insightful and engaging discussions. The annual fall festival has further expanded its roster to include Ken Jennings, Kate Berlant, Jacqueline Novak, Vivek Murthy, Danny Meyer, Amelia Dimoldenberg, and Megan Stalter, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and expertise.

Music enthusiasts are in for a treat as well, with performances by St. Vincent, Lucy Dacus, and Rufus Wainwright adding a vibrant musical dimension to the festival's already impressive offerings.

Adding to the excitement, the festival will host the New York premiere of "The New Yorker at 100," a Netflix documentary directed by Marshall Curry, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic magazine. Attendees can also look forward to talks with celebrated authors such as Percival Everett, Ian Frazier, and Jamaica Kincaid.

For those interested in the intersection of culture and media, there will be a live taping of The New Yorker's culture podcast featuring Padma Lakshmi. Thought-provoking roundtables will delve into critical issues, including the internet's influence on public life ("The New Political Arena"), navigating our tech-saturated world ("Recalibrating for the Digital Age"), and the crucial role of the Supreme Court ("Justice on Trial").

The festival will also feature master classes, such as “The Art of the New Yorker Cartoon” with Roz Chast and Liana Finck, and interactive events like a trivia battle between New Yorker editors and writers. With previously announced conversations with Sarah Jessica Parker, Keanu Reeves, and Salman Rushdie, this promises to be an unforgettable event.