America turns 250. Join us where it all began.
TICKETS ON SALE: Soapbox in Philadelphia, Nov. 4-6, 2026
Don’t miss out!
America’s 250th deserves more than fireworks. It deserves a celebration of the right to free speech that has helped make this nation great. That’s why FIRE is launching a new event right in the birthplace of American democracy itself.
In Philadelphia from November 4–6, 2026, Soapbox is bringing together headline speakers, unflinching debates, and unforgettable entertainment to explore the ideas and freedoms that will shape America for the next 250 years.
Keynotes, panels, and debates
Networking opportunities
Immersive entertainment
An unforgettable gala on the last night
Free speech is under pressure. From cancel culture and government censorship to a growing erosion of public understanding and support for this essential right, the conversation about its future has never mattered more.
Soapbox is our answer to this moment. This conference will be a place to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and yes — we’re also planning one hell of a party.
MEET THE SOAPBOX SPEAKERS
More to be announced soon!
Tickets
VIP
$1,500
• All conference sessions + 1 Gala ticket (special seating)
• Meals, receptions, and entertainment
• VIP lounge & exclusive sessions and activities
• Meet & greet with speakers
• Annual Fahrenheit-level FIRE membership
Combo
$1,000 $875*
All conference sessions from November 4-6
1 ticket for the Gala on November 6
Meals, receptions, entertainment
Conference
$500 $375*
All conference sessions from November 4-6
Meals, receptions, entertainment
Gala
$500
1 ticket for the Gala on November 6
*Employees of 501(c)(3) nonprofits and currently enrolled students can receive $50 off Conference or Combo tickets — just email soapbox@fire.org using your nonprofit or student email address and we’ll send you the discount code.
If you're not already planning it, why not have an area where authors can table with their free-speech-themed books? I'd pay a table fee for that!
Can you tell us the exact location please? I assume you've already reserved convention space and/or hotel. Where exactly is this event? I mean the name of a building and the street address.