Founded in 1963, nonprofit, community radio WPKN 89.5-FM is a proud resident of downtown Bridgeport after relocating from the University of Bridgeport. In November 2021, WPKN moved to Bijou Square adjacent to the Bijou Theatre. With three studios and a community room, WPKN is becoming a multi-platform operation encompassing video and livestreaming, podcasting, and terrestrial radio. WPKN streams live on the Internet at wpkn.org and on other internet radio platforms. WPKN also has its own free app for Apple and Android products—WPKN Live. Archived shows are available via the website for two weeks. More than 2000 podcasts for WPKN’s public affairs, news and interview shows are available through Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and podcast apps via WPKN Community Radio. Look for interviews with artists and musicians. WPKN programs include live and recorded music, free-form music, news, public affairs and spoken word. WPKN’s volunteer programmers present a wide variety of music and alternative information in a freeform mix of programming that seeks to serve in a unique and vibrant way those whose needs are not met by mainstream media. WPKN’s programming mix is a cornucopia of genres and styles. From the obscure to the recognizable, it is presented by informed programmers who help listeners discover the best in live and recorded performances. WPKN actively participates as a media partner in many cultural organizations including theaters, festivals and events such as The Bridgeport Art Trail, Long Island’s Great South Bay Music Festival, New Haven’s International Festival of Art & Ideas, City-Wide Open Studios, Litchfield Jazz Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and many others. WPKN is the founder of New England’s largest one-day record fair— Music Mash-Record Fair, held the first weekend in March. WPKN also produces two film series: Music on Film and the Environmental Film Series.

WPKN 89.5

Address: 277 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Website: wpkn.org
General Managers: Valerie Richardson/Brendan Toller
Office Telephone: 203-331-9756
On-Air Telephone: 203-336-9756

Bridgeport Art Trail 2024 Schedule

Friday, November 8
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | WPKN 50+ Year Archive Record Sale and Art Exhibit At the WPKN Studios Open House
The record archive of WPKN, an eclectic mix of vintage vinyl, is on sale to support WPKN programs and broadcasting.


WPKN ART: Group show features radio programmers and friends.

Saturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | WPKN 50+ Year Archive Record Sale and Art Exhibit At the WPKN Studios Open House
The record archive of WPKN, an eclectic mix of vintage vinyl, is on sale to support WPKN programs and broadcasting.


WPKN ART: Group show features radio programmers and friends.

Sunday, November 10
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | WPKN 50+ Year Archive Record Sale and Art Exhibit At the WPKN Studios Open House
The record archive of WPKN, an eclectic mix of vintage vinyl, is on sale to support WPKN programs and broadcasting.


WPKN ART: Group show features radio programmers and friends.