Get ready to hear from your favorite podcasts — LIVE! Because the Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm is returning to Atlanta for the fourth year in a row to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry.
Taking place on April 25th at Atlanta's Pullman Yards, the full-day event will feature live podcast tapings from hit shows and panel discussions featuring voices including Ian Dunlap, Carlos King and more. Fans in attendance will hear thought-provoking and informative panel discussions including "AI: The Evolution and The Future," "The Gen-Z Movement and so much more. Charlamagne Tha God will also join the festival, alongside the Black Effect's most popular personalities, and will be hosted by Charlamagne, DJ Envy of "The Breakfast Club" with Loren LoRosa of "The Latest with Loren LoRosa" Podcast.
The full live podcast lineup for this year's festival will be announced soon.
In a statement, Charlamagne Tha God shared of the upcoming event, "Each year we return to Atlanta with purpose and intention to amplify storytelling, champion community, and celebrate excellence in podcasting with thousands of our cousins from around the world."
Dollie S. Bishop, President of The Black Effect Podcast Network added, "We celebrate and uplift the power of Black voices, creating space for creators to inspire, connect and shape culture. From conversations on AI and investing to the future of audio, we’re bringing the culture together for connection, innovation and a few surprises."
The event will also feature engaging activities for attendees including the wildly popular "Pitch Your Podcast" Booth and The Black Effect Marketplace showcasing merchandise from Black-owned businesses, local food trucks and more.
Tickets for the 2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival go on sale on March 12th at 12pm ET. For more information, head over to blackeffect.com/podcastfestival.