Night of Ideas 2025

Events will feature late-night discussions addressing major global issues, plus live music, screenings, performances, and more, all centered this year’s theme, “common ground.” Exploring the expression’s literal and metaphorical interpretations, Night of Ideas will prompt participants to consider how we can commit to and protect what we have in common. How can we foster authentic interpersonal connection in an increasingly digital world? In a polarized political landscape, where are our opportunities for dialogue? As extreme weather threatens our planet, how can we preserve the land beneath our feet?

Launched in 2016, Night of Ideas has become a worldwide event presented in 190 cities and 104 different countries.

All Night of Ideas events are free and open to the public.

Learn more and sign up for updates here. Check out the list of participating cities below.

Atlanta
Baton Rouge
Boston
Columbus
Denver
Detroit
Houston
Gainesville
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Newark, NJ
New York
Phoenix
Portland
Saint Louis
San Diego
San Francisco
San Marcos
Santa Cruz
Seattle
Washington, DC

Night of Ideas 2025 is presented by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation thanks to the leadership support of the Judy & Peter Blum Kovler Foundation, and with the support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. It is coordinated worldwide by the Institut Français.