Crossed Wires announces more headline acts

Crossed Wires announces more headline acts for the world’s biggest podcasting party on Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th July. 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.

Now starting a day earlier on Thursday 2nd July, the festival will open with Greg James and Alice Levine (+ friends): A Night of Mistakes!, hosted by two of the driving forces behind Crossed Wires. Expect celebrity surprise guests, affectionate bickering, and the sort of chaotic energy that only comes from two friends planning a show 24 hours prior. We wouldn’t put dry ice or rogue meat raffle past them (budget and refrigeration permitting).

Further silliness will ensue on Friday 3rd July with JaackMaate’s Happy Hour, as YouTubers JaackMaate and Stevie White take it off screen and onto the stage for a hysterical evening of internet nonsense at City Hall.

On Saturday 4th July, much-loved comedians Elis James and John Robins have been announced for City Hall, returning to Crossed Wires following their blinding success in 2024.The best friends will be bringing their trademark wit and contagious laughter for a live show that feels like you’re sat round with your pals. Later in the Ballroom, All My Friends is the official Crossed Wires after party hosted by Dave Masterman, the mastermind behind epic discos… and Elis and John for that matter.

On Sunday 5th July, true crime fans will be flocking toAudio Always’ True Crime Takeover with British Murders, Murder Mile, The True Crime Enthusiast. One ticket, three shows — it’s not for the faint-hearted! Audiences brave enough for dramatised fictional horror will be treated by The Magnus Archives, who will give City Hall’s residential 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.

The new shows will join the previously announced lineup including Dig It with Jo Whiley & Zoe Ball, How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, The Blindboy Podcast, Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Bookclub, Get A Grip with Vicky Pattison & Angela Scanlon, Bold Politics with Zack Polanski and If I Speak with Ash Sarkar & Moya Lothian McLean.

BBC Sounds Fringe will also be returning, even bigger and better with an additional BBC Radio 4 takeover stage. Acts will be announced next month.

Crossed Wires is also delighted to announce that Audible sponsors the main stage at City Hall, supporting the likes of How to Fail, The Elis & John Show, The Blindboy Podcast, JaackMaate’s Happy Hour and The Magnus Archives.

Whether kicking back for a laugh with friends, spending a weekend away with the family, or on a cultural exploration— there’s something for everyone across the four days.Keep ears pinned and eyes peeled on Crossed Wires as even more shows will be announced soon…

Tickets available via CrossedWires.Live