“The Glastonbury of Podcast Festivals” Danny Robins – Uncanny
About
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.
How did it all start?
Crossed Wires began - as all the best ideas do - on a muddy walk in the Peak District. Three friends - podcaster Alice Levine, producer Dino Sofos, and Tramlines co-founder James O'Hara - wondered why there wasn't a place for podcast lovers to come together... so they made one!
People came from across the country for our first year and in year two Greg James joined the team as Creative Director further cementing Crossed Wires as a truly national event.
