MSNBC is set to host its second annual live community event, titled MSNBCLIVE ’25: This is Who We Are, on October 11, 2025, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan. This event will bring together prominent MSNBC hosts and personalities for a daylong broadcast designed to engage viewers and expand on the network’s coverage.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event in Brooklyn, which attracted 4,000 attendees, this year’s program promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with live panels, discussions, and interviews. Notable hosts such as Nicolle Wallace, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Rachel Maddow, and Jen Psaki will be among those participating.
Luke Russert, Host and Creative Director of MSNBC Live, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event. In a recent news release, he stated, “If there’s one thing we learned last year, it’s that there’s an undeniable electricity and connection that fills the air when the MSNBC community comes together in one room.”
The day’s programming will unfold in four segments, beginning with a morning session featuring prominent shows like All In hosted by Chris Hayes, Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, and Morning Joe hosted by Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.
A special Capstone Lunch will focus on women’s empowerment, featuring a conversation between Wallace and Brzezinski, alongside a discussion involving correspondent Katie Tur and Jacob Soboroff. The evening session will highlight a range of MSNBC hosts, including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, and Ari Melber. This segment will conclude with a dinner featuring Maddow, Psaki, Ruhle, and special guests.
Executive Producer of MSNBC Live, Lauren Peikoff, noted in the release, “After an incredible first year, we are so excited to bring the very best of MSNBC back live and in person with our most loyal viewers.” She highlighted that this year’s event will feature even more hosts and unique engagement opportunities for the audience.
Last year’s event, titled MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024, centered on the 2024 presidential election, providing expert political analysis just two months before the election took place. The upcoming event, following a recent network shakeup, will showcase new faces and perspectives, reflecting ongoing changes within the organization.
Tickets for the event are available starting at $100 and can be purchased through the MSNBC website. With an anticipated turnout and an agenda packed with insightful discussions, MSNBCLIVE ’25 aims to strengthen community ties among viewers and foster meaningful dialogue in a time of significant political engagement.
