Crossed Wires festival promises to bring big names to Sheffield
BIG names and plenty of entertainment will be offered up as Crossed Wires – The Podcast Festival returns to Sheffield this summer.
The festival brought 25,000 people to Sheffield in 2025 to see the biggest names in podcasting, and 2026 promises more never-seen-before performances, special guests, DJ sets and fan events.
On Thursday July 2, the festival will open with Greg James and Alice Levine and friends in A Night of Mistakes!, followed by JaackMaate's Happy Hour on Friday July 3 as YouTubers JaackMaate and Stevie White take to the stage for an evening of internet nonsense at City Hall.
On Saturday July 4, comedians Elis James and John Robins have been announced for City Hall, returning to Crossed Wires following their success in 2024.
Later in the Ballroom, All My Friends is the official Crossed Wires after party hosted by Dave Masterman.
On Sunday July 5, true crime fans will be flocking to Audio Always’ True Crime Takeover with British Murders, Murder Mile, The True Crime Enthusiast.
Audiences brave enough for dramatised fictional horror will be treated by The Magnus Archives, who will give City Hall's resident ghosts a run for their money as creators Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall bring the mysteries of their multi-award-winning podcast live on stage.
Other events will include Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball, How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, The Blindboy Podcast, Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Bookclub, Get A Grip with Vicky Pattison and Angela Scanlon, Bold Politics with Zack Polanski and If I Speak with Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian McLean.
BBC Sounds Fringe will also be returning with an additional BBC Radio 4 takeover stage.
Alice Levine, Crossed Wires co-founder, said: “The festival has just exploded this year — more chart topping acts, more free events, more venues across the city.
“It really is unmissable if you are a podcast fan.
“I love that it’s become a date in the diary for friends to meet from all over the country and see a bunch of shows together, eat great food and have a drink in the sunshine.”
Tickets and further information are available via CrossedWires.Live.