Hidden Brain on Tour!

Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, the program has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from the first decade of Hidden Brain to the stage. Whether you’re new to the show or a longtime listener, this performance of science and storytelling will change how you think about yourself. Come share your own thoughts and ideas with Shankar and other fans of the show!


Northampton, MA

Academy of Music

Friday, August 21, 2026

Information and tickets

Burlington, VT

Flynn Center

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Information and tickets

Boulder, CO

Boulder Theater

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Information and tickets

Grand Rapids, MI

GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Information and tickets (open to the public beginning Fri. 5/29)

Blacksburg, VA

Center for the Arts Fife Theatre

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Information and tickets

San Luis Obispo, CA

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

Sunday, September 20, 2026

More info coming soon!

Oklahoma City, OK

Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Information and tickets

Previous Stops

San Francisco, California

Boston, Massachusetts

Denver, Colorado

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Toronto, Ontario

Dallas, Texas

Portland, Maine

New York City, New York

Washington, DC

Chicago, Illinois

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Portland, Oregon

Phoenix, Arizona

Stanford University, California

Los Angeles, California

Seattle, Washington

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Baltimore, Maryland

Tampa/Clearwater, Florida

Shankar Vedantam at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, July 2025

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