Crossed Wires Festival
July 2nd-5th 2026
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July 2nd-5th 2026
Crossed Wires is a celebration of the podcasts you love, the hosts you can't stop listening to, and the stories that stay with you long after your headphones are off.
Expect live podcast recordings, a buzzing Fringe, after-parties, and one-off events across Sheffield's most iconic venues. including City Hall and the Crucible, all within easy walking distance.
2026 promises even more opportunities to discover new favourites, meet fellow fans, and immerse yourself in the thriving podcast scene that now calls Sheffield home. From intimate pop-ups to immersive storytelling, Crossed Wires is constantly evolving.
Whether you're a podcast connoisseur or just curious, there's a place, and a moment, waiting for you here.
With The Guardian noting that Blindboy has "changed podcast culture forever", the inimitable Blindboy podcast teases at the boundaries of literature…
Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison bring unapologetic belly laughs as they break Get A Grip out of the group chat.
Join Elizabeth Day for a special How to Fail live show – an uplifting, hilarious, moving and unforgettable evening celebrating flaws, vulnerability…