The Podcast Show returns to London for its fifth year

Delegate Passes to The Podcast Show 2026 NOW ON SALE.

Welcoming 25,000 visitors over 5 years

A truly global podcast gathering with visitors expected from 60+ countries

First partners announced include: Acast, Audioboom, BBC Studios, BetterHelp, ESPN, Podimo, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, PAVE Studios, The Podcast Academy, Triton Digital, and YouTube.

New stages announced, including: The International Stage, powered by Podimo and The Creator First Stage

The TPS International Advisory board first names announced for 2026

TPS Connects. A new series across the festival joining brands and agencies with the podcast community.

Plus, the all newCreator Mix, bringing together podcast creators worldwide for the biggest networking party ever!

The Podcast Show, the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting, is back for its 5th edition and bigger than ever! More stages. More networking events. Record demand for partnerships. Greater global reach.

This one-of-a-kind event brings together industry leaders, brands, and platforms alongside the most exciting emerging and established creators to celebrate, and help shape, the future of podcasting. The business festival takes place over two days in Islington, London, 21 & 22 May 2026.

Within just five years, The Podcast Show will have brought together over 25,000 attendees from across the global audio industry. Now firmly established as the international meeting point for podcasting, the show attracts delegates from the US, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Canada, Spain, Denmark, Singapore, South Korea, Brazil, and beyond.

The show has hosted some of podcasting’s most recognisable names, including: Ashley Flowers, GK Barry, James Corden, Mo Gilligan, Nish Kumar, Elizabeth Day, Gary Lineker, Anthony Scaramucci, Fearne Cotton, MrBallen, Louis Theroux, Lulu, Kirsty Young, Katherine Ryan, The News Agents, Electoral Dysfunction, 90s Baby Show, and RedHanded.

We’ve heard from leading industry players, such as: Roman Wasenmüller (Spotify), Jake Shapiro (Apple), Tony Pastor (Goalhanger), Greg Glenday (Acast), Scott Greenstein (SiriusXM), Shea Simpson (Amazon), Alison Lomax (YouTube), Tiffany Ashitey (Acast), Vicky Etchells (Global), Susie Warhurst (Apple), Richard Knight (BBC Studios), Georgie Holt (Flight Story Studio), Will Pearson (iHeart). Max Cutler (PAVE Studios), Sharon Taylor (Triton Digital), and Arielle Nissenblatt (Earbuds Podcast Collective).

Among the show’s past collaborators are many of the world’s most influential companies: ABC Australia, AdsWizz, Al Jazeera, Audible, Bauer Media, BBC Sounds, BBC World Service, Bloomberg, CAA, CBC, Condé Nast, Dolby, ESPN, Financial Times, Global, Higher Ground, iHeartPodcasts,Lemonada Media, Netflix Podcasts, NordVPN, NPR, Patreon, Pushkin Industries, Quill, Shure, Sky News, The Economist, The Podcast Academy, TikTok, Tortoise Media, UTA, WME, YMU.

In 2026, The Podcast Show will be even bigger and more ambitious, with new features and an expanded programme, curating an unrivalled line-up of talks, keynotes, and Q&As to satisfy the appetite of every delegate across the podcasting community.

The exhibition show floor is set to be buzzing with a host of returning names and exciting new additions, including: Towton Audio, Jamit, A1 Content Studio, Audi-on, Blubrry Podcasting, Vortex, Canon, CVP, Digital Garage, Magellan AI, Riverside, SoundCast, String and Tins, Black Cat Acoustics – Studiobricks, Wavemakers Audio, AudioShake, Reviewed & Cleared, Buso Audio, and Pixelworx.

Show partners already confirmed, include: Audioboom, Acast, Adelicious, AdsWizz, BetterHelp, Triton Digital, Sony Music Entertainment, Libsyn, The Podcast Academy, PAVE Studios, The Sport Social Podcast Network (Voiceworks), Sounds Profitable, Simplecast, Spotify, YouTube, BBC Studios, ESPN, Podimo, Sony Europe B.V., IAB UK, AudioUK, and Arcade with many more major announcements to be released in the coming weeks.

The Podcast Show has seen rapid year-on-year growth in international attendance, with visitors from more than 60 countries expected to descend on London for the 2026 edition. Building on this momentum, The Podcast Show is delighted to announce that global entertainment company Podimo will, for the first time, join as headline sponsors of the all-new International Stage and Networking Gallery. Podimo will co-curate the International Stage’s programme, bringing a truly global perspective to the show. They will also be hosting a series of networking events and receptions in the International Networking Gallery, a dedicated hub for post-session discussion and collaboration.

The Creator First Stage – in association with Arcade is another brand new addition to the show. Arcade is a leading creator first management agency, overseeing management and ventures for the Sidemen. The stage will explore what it means to ‘think like a creator’ in the context of the broader creator economy — now valued at over $250bn with more than 200M creators worldwide. Over 2 days of sessions, co-curated with Arcade, the stage will dive into perspectives, case studies, emerging trends, and forecasts shedding light on how to thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape.

The Podcast Show announces first names on its International Advisory Board for 2026. This group of figureheads from across the global podcast community plays a key role in ensuring the show’s content is both current and purposeful. Confirmed board members so far are: Ruth Fitzsimons (Director of Digital, Bauer Media), James Cridland (Editor, Podnews), Bernard Achampong (Founder, Unedited + Chair, AudioUK), Arielle Nissenblatt (Founder, Earbuds Podcast Collective), Megan Bradshaw (Head of Spoken Word, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Amazon Music), Shaun Wilson (Vice President of Podcast Sales, Audioboom), Carrie Lieberman (COO, iHeartPodcasts), Vicky Etchells (Director, Podcasts at Global).

TPS Connects. In 2026, The Podcast Show will have welcomed more than 5,500 visitors from across the brand and agency landscape. With the podcast advertising sector expected to surpass the $3bn milestone by 2026, the show is proud to launch TPS Connects, a new programme designed to bring the podcast community closer than ever to brands and agencies. Across the two-day festival, TPS Connects powers a series of sessions, keynotes, drinks receptions, exclusive meet-ups, and invitation-only gatherings.

The Podcast Show introduces another first: The Creator Mix — the ultimate networking party, brought to life in an iconic London venue. Welcoming more than 750 creators from around the world attending The Podcast Show, it offers the perfect opportunity to connect with peers and like-minded creatives after a full day of sessions. Set against a backdrop of DJs, live music and entertainment, The Creator Mix will be the biggest gathering of the global creator community under one roof — with very special guests to be announced.

‘First Release’ Day Passes are now on sale

• £59 (Silver - Day Pass)

• £89/£155 (Gold - Day or 2 Day Pass)

• £295 (Platinum- 2 Day Pass).

• Podnews readers get a discount on all passes

Rates increase from 30th January, so book early to secure the best price. Discounted Group (8+) rates are available. Plus, flexible payment plans allow you to spread the cost.

Full details on The Podcast Show programme and partners will be announced in early 2026.

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