Events
Past Events
Third Coast Now
We are working to rebuild Third Coast’s programming into a slate of experimental virtual-first, year-round programs for audiences from around the world.
2021 Awards Celebration for the Third Coast/RHDF Competition
We can’t wait to come together with you. We’re convening this Sunday, December 12th in one virtual place — imagine: all your nearest & dearest audio pals and new friends from around the world in one sparkly, virtual tent — to celebrate the best works in narrative audio storytelling. Join us for this free & public event.
Logan Theatre Takeover
Join us anytime after 11am at 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave! (The Logan Theatre, in Logan Square!)
2019 Third Coast Conference
You can now hear sessions from the 2019 Third Coast Conference on the new season of the Third Coast Pocket Conference podcast!
Third Coast Conference
The Third Coast Conference brings together a community of over 800 audio producers, journalists, artists, independents, reporters, students, editors & sound designers that represent the breadth & depth of the field. Over two and a half days, we shine a light on the heart & soul of audio storytelling, as we see it.
2018 Third Coast Conference
You can now hear sessions from the 2018 Third Coast Conference on the new season of the Third Coast Pocket Conference podcast!
The Fest Preview Party
The Fest is back! Stay tuned - on August 14, we'll announce this year's lineup of podcasts live on-stage, in venues across Chicago: October 1-12. To celebrate, we're hosting a (free!) Preview Party at the Hideout - our favorite small venue in Chicago.
Third Coast in the Bay!
Third Coast is headed to the West Coast! Join Third Coast + local partners & collaborators for a series of meet-ups & live events, May 18-22, 2018 in the Bay.
Reception @ Sights & Sounds of East Oakland
Alongside Youth Radio & 2017 Third Coast award-winner/YR producer Noel Anaya, Third Coast is hosting a reception to kick-off KALW's Sights & Sounds of East Oakland.
The State of The Story: How Podcasting is Making its Mark
UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism welcomes the Third Coast International Audio Festival for a special program: The State of the Story: How Podcasting is Making its Mark
2017 Third Coast Conference
The 2017 Third Coast Conference (November 9 - 11) lives on through photos by Bill Healy, line drawings by Alex Kostiw and social media posts by Keisha (TK) Dutes on Third Coast's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And listen to all of our sessions, here and on the Third Coast Pocket Conference podcast.
NYC Event: Reality Check!
In June, Third Coast is headed to Brooklyn - where we're hosting a lively discussion at the Bell House for all aspirational and current podcasters on what it takes to make it in today’s podcast landscape. Buy your tickets here!
NYC Screening: Field Trip Reel / Union Docs
On Sunday, June 25th at UnionDocs (in Brooklyn!) we'll be screening our "Field Trip" Film less reel - all about unexpected adventure and escape.
The 2017 Third Coast Radio Residency
The 2017 Third Coast Radio Residents: Aaron Scott, Adizah Eghan, Cher Vincent, Jared Marcelle, Jasmin López, Jimmy Gutierrez, Ruxandra Guidi, Sharon Mashihi and Syeda Hasan.
S-Town Hall
Third Coast Presents: S-Town Hall, a public chat about the new podcast we're all listening to.
2016 Third Coast Conference
This fall, over 750 producers, artists, students, and audio enthusiasts joined us in Chicago for the 2016 Third Coast Conference, November 11-13. Hear all of the sessions!
Radio Cinema Spectacular
Third Coast Presents: Radio Cinema Spectacular!
Featuring Chicago's own Manual Cinema and the winners of the 2016 ShortDocs Challenge.
Filmless in Copenhagen!
Join us on May 12th at 7pm for a Third Coast Film less screening, plus q&a with TC artistic director Sarah Geis.
Podcast Therapy at the Hideout
Podcasts have been shown to rejuvenate your commute, enliven your dishwashing, and bring the best of audio storytelling straight to your ears. But... how do you choose? Do you hear about new podcasts daily, but just can’t get them to your ears?
Third Coast Filmless Festival: High School Takeover
Every other fall, the Third Coast stretches its wings, embraces a film festival model (minus the popcorn - too noisy) and presents the Third Coast Filmless Festival - a celebration of sound, story, and the art of listening.