Venue & GROUP EXPERIENCES
WELCOME TO SPRING STUDIOS
The FT Weekend Festival will take place at Spring Studios in New York City, a spacious and versatile venue offering panoramic views of the Hudson River, Manhattan and beyond.
Join us at
Guest Entrance: 50 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 USA
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Spring Studios is a short walk from a wide range of subway services, including the 1, 2, 3, 6, N, Q, R, W, J, M, Z, A, C and E lines. This makes it straightforward to reach from across New York City and the surrounding boroughs.
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TAXIS
Taxis and ride-hailing services operate throughout Lower Manhattan and can drop off close to the venue. As traffic in the area can be busy, allow extra time for journeys, especially during peak hours.
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PARKING
There is no dedicated parking at Spring Studios. Visitors arriving by car can use nearby public car parks in the Tribeca and SoHo areas. The closest parking to Spring Studios is Park-It Ice House Parking located in the Tribeca area.
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ENTRANCE
On the day, please enter via 50 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 USA.
This is the main access point for festival guests at Spring Studios.
MAKE IT A GROUP OCCASION
Unlock special group rates and turn your plans into the NYC day out you’ve been waiting for. Learn something new, laugh a little, spend time together, and soak up a feel-good experience away from the usual routine. Whether you are sharing ideas, discovering something inspiring, or just enjoying being side by side, our group packages make it even more fun to come along together.
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SAVE MORE WITH OUR TAILORED GROUP PASSES
Group of 3: $564
(Save 10% off each pass)
Group of 4: $712
(Save 15% off each pass)
Group of 6: $996
(Save 20% off each pass)
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN-BETWEEN SESSIONS
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THE CONVERSATION STARTS ON STAGE...
Experience your favourite weekend paper come to life across our 4 stages and discover what else is in store in between sessions.
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DISCOVER NEW YORK WINES
Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting with festival favourite, FT wine correspondent and Master of Wine, Jancis Robinson.
BOOK SIGNINGS WITH BARNES & NOBLE
Peruse our festival bookshop brought to you by the iconic Barnes & Noble and meet renowned authors and take home a signed edition of your next great read.
DISCOVER IDEAS IN AUDIO
Experience FT podcasts The Economics Show and Unhedged through thought-provoking sessions surrounding economics and finance.
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ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Experience live music entertainment, bringing energy and atmosphere as it happens.
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PAUSE AT THE FT CAFE
and recharge with food and drink throughout the day.
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PICK UP A COMPLIMENTARY COPY
Festival-goers can collect a copy of Drayton and Mackenzie, Alexander Starritt’s acclaimed novel about ambition, entrepreneurship and friendship. Longlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award, it follows two founders as they build a clean-energy start-up in the wake of the financial crisis.
A quick share can lead to meaningful conversations
Tell everyone you're going to be part of something big and connect with fellow festival goers before the event!
It only takes a moment.