About the Crosscut Festival
Crosscut presents two days of thought-provoking conversations and innovative thinking, tackling the most important issues of our times. Journalists, politicians, authors, and newsmakers from our community and around the nation come together to take a hard look at the people, policy and events that shape our lives.
Sessions
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Crosscut Festival programming explores the fabric of our cultural conversation across a wide range of subjects. Sessions will include programming in tracks including Keynote, Race & Social Justice, Politics, Business, Science & the Environment, Interactive Workshops, and Meetups. We’ll also have live music, food, drinks and social events.
Keynote
Business
Politics
Race & Social Justice
Science & Environment
Featured Sessions
Making of "Documenting Hate"
- Sarah Childress
- A.C. Thompson
Seattle's Central Park: What Could Have Been
- Christopher Blado
- Weston Brinkley
A Very Wicked City Walking Tour
- Susan Robb
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Extras
App
The festival app will allow you to track the agenda and speakers, RSVP to workshops, connect with other attendees, map the locations and build your personalized schedule.
After Party
Keep the conversation and connections going at the official Crosscut Festival After-Party! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees and speakers – and enjoy drinks, snacks and a photo booth at Optimism Brewing (1158 Broadway, between Madison and Union) immediately following the final sessions on Saturday. The first 150 attendees will receive a free drink on us!
Food Trucks
Head to The Quad during the lunch hour on Saturday for a selection of some of Seattle's best food trucks, including Seoul Bowl, Alaskan Dumplings, Puft Bubble Waffles, Poke Me, Now Make Me A Sandwich, The Vet Chef, On the Grind, and Sunny Up.
Volunteer
Want to help make Crosscut Festival happen? We couldn't do it without help from a community of incredible volunteers. Sign up to volunteer!
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Friday/Saturday Combo
$125- Access to the Friday evening Keynote
- Access to all Saturday activities
- Access to the Crosscut Festival after-party
Saturday Only
$95- Access to all Saturday activities
- Access to the Crosscut Festival after-party
Senior (60+)
$75- Access to all Saturday activities
- Access to the Crosscut Festival after-party
Student *
$20- Access to the Friday evening Keynote (for the first 200 ticket buyers ONLY)
- Access to all Saturday activities
- Access to the Crosscut Festival after-party (21+ only)
Friday + Saturday Reserve Pass
$200- Invitation to the Friday VIP Reception
- Access to the Friday evening Keynote
- Access to all Saturday activities
- Reserved seating in the Keynote track
- Access to the Crosscut Festival after-party (21+ only)
VIP Pass SOLD OUT
$250
- Invitation to the Friday VIP Reception
- Access to the Friday evening Keynote
- Access to all Saturday activities
- Reserved seating in the Keynote track
- Access to the VIP Lounge on Saturday
- Complimentary catering & coffee
- Opportunity to mingle with moderators, panelists and members of the press
- Access to the Crosscut Festival after-party (21+ only)
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Friday + Saturday
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Saturday Only
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Senior (60+)
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Student *
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* Student tickets include Friday and Saturday activities for the first 150 purchasers only.
* Friday student tickets sold out. Student tickets will now include access to Saturday only.
Sponsors
Crosscut Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners.
Thank You!
Location
Join us on the beautiful Seattle University campus for this year's festival.
