Crossed Wires Returns to Sheffield City Hall This July
This July, Crossed Wires returns to Sheffield City Hall as part of a city-wide celebration of podcasts, creators and the stories that keep us listening long after the credits roll.
Crossed Wires is a festival built around the podcasts you love, the hosts you can’t stop listening to, and the shared joy of experiencing them live. Across a packed weekend, audiences can expect live podcast recordings, one-off shows, fringe events and after-parties, all taking place across Sheffield’s most iconic venues – including City Hall and the Crucible – all within easy walking distance.
With 2026 promising even more opportunities to discover new favourites, meet fellow fans and immerse yourself in the ever-growing podcast scene, Crossed Wires continues to evolve into one of the UK’s most exciting spoken-word festivals. Whether you’re a dedicated podcast obsessive or just podcast-curious, there’s something here for you.
Below is everything happening at Sheffield City Hall as part of Crossed Wires 2026.
Greg James and Alice Levine (+ Friends): A Night of Mistakes with
Thursday 02 July 2026 - Oval Hall
Two friends. One show planned just 24 hours in advance. Expect surprise celebrity guests, affectionate bickering and joyful chaos as Greg James and Alice Levine turn mistakes into comedy gold. Anything could happen – and probably will.
Get A Grip: Bras Off
Friday 03 July 2026 - Memorial Hall
Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison bring their wildly popular podcast to the stage with unapologetic honesty, big laughs and unfiltered conversation. Expect unbridled feminine rage, warmth, humour and plenty of relatable chaos. Bras optional (but not encouraged).
The Screen Rot Podcast
Friday 03 July 2026 - Memorial Hall
Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell dive headfirst into the strangest, worst and most brain-melting content the internet has to offer. Think of it as Monday Night Football for online nonsense – hilarious, horrifying and impossible to look away from.
JaackMaate’s Happy Hour
Friday, 03 July 2026 - Oval Hall
Join Jaack, Stevie and the Happy Hour crew for an evening of internet silliness, ridiculous stories and chaotic conversations. From life’s big questions to utter nonsense – mostly the latter – this is a live show built for laughs.
How To Fail LIVE with Elizabeth Day
Saturday 04 July 2026 - Oval Hall
An uplifting and hilarious live edition of the hit podcast, celebrating the things that go wrong. Joined by a very special guest, Elizabeth Day explores vulnerability, resilience and why learning how to fail might just be the key to success.
The Elis and John Show
Saturday 04 July 2026 - Oval Hall
One of the UK’s most beloved comedy partnerships brings their sharp wit, candid conversations and cult in-jokes to Sheffield. Elis James and John Robins combine laugh-out-loud comedy with thoughtful discussion, touching on sport, mental health and the absurdities of modern life.
All My Friends
Saturday, 04 July 2026 - Ballroom
Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean bring their sharp insight and chemistry to the stage, sorting the personal from the political. Expect big ideas, modern frustrations and audience dilemmas tackled with intelligence, warmth and humour.
Always True Crime Takeover
Sunday, 05 July 2026 - Memorial Hall
One ticket. Three shows. A full evening for true crime obsessives. This special takeover features UK True Crime, British Murders and Murder Mile, delivering gripping storytelling and chilling cases back-to-back in one unmissable event.
The Magnus Archives: Statement Begins
Sunday, 05 July 2026 - Oval Hall
Celebrating ten years of the cult-hit horror phenomenon, creators Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall bring The Magnus Archives to the stage. Relive unforgettable statements, explore the lore and gain behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most influential fiction podcasts of the last decade.
The Blindboy Podcast
Sunday, 05 July 2026 - Oval Hall
Poet, author and cultural phenomenon Blindboy brings his inimitable podcast live to Sheffield. Outspoken, empathetic and deeply thoughtful, this live show blends literature, spoken word and social commentary in a way that has captivated millions of listeners worldwide.
Crossed Wires 2026 is more than a festival – it’s a celebration of storytelling, community and shared listening experiences. With shows ranging from comedy and culture to horror, politics and true crime, Sheffield City Hall is proud to once again be at the heart of this growing festival.
Explore, discover and experience podcasts like never before – live in Sheffield this July.