Crossed Wires 2025: UK’s Biggest Podcast Festival Returns to Sheffield

The UK’s biggest podcast festival, Crossed Wires, is making a highly anticipated return to Sheffield from July 4 – 6, 2025. This year’s edition promises an even bigger and better lineup, with Help I Sexted My Boss and No Such Thing As A Fish among the first confirmed headline acts.

Crossed Wires Podcast Festival Returns to Sheffield in 2025 with Star-Studded Line-Up

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1 A Festival That Redefined Podcasting Events in the UK

1.1 Highlights from Last Year

2 Meet the Visionaries Behind Crossed Wires

3 2025 Headliners: What to Expect

3.1 Help I Sexted My Boss – Live at Sheffield City Hall

3.2 No Such Thing As A Fish – Live Show on July 6

4 Bigger and Better: Crossed Wires Festival Fringe Expands

5 Official Partners & Sponsorship

5.1 Voices from the Leaders

5.1.1 Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire Mayor:

5.1.2 Councillor Martin Smith, Sheffield City Council:

6 Secure Your Tickets

A Festival That Redefined Podcasting Events in the UK

Following the success of its debut in 2024, which saw over 12,000 attendees, the festival is once again set to bring an electrifying mix of live podcast recordings, DJ sets, Q&A sessions, and fan experiences to Sheffield’s city center.

Highlights from Last Year

The inaugural Crossed Wires festival featured a star-studded lineup, including:

Comedian Katherine Ryan
Paranormal investigator Danny Robins
TV personality Katie Price
Stand-up legends Romesh Ranganathan & Tom Davis
Podcasting icon Adam Buxton
Music sensation SELF ESTEEM
Journalist and author Jon Ronson

With such an impressive roster last year, expectations are soaring for the 2025 edition.

Meet the Visionaries Behind Crossed Wires

Crossed Wires is the brainchild of some of the most respected figures in British podcasting and live entertainment:

Alice Levine (Co-host of My Dad Wrote A Porno and British Scandal)
Dino Sofos (Founder & CEO of Persephonica, a leading podcast production company)
James O’Hara (Co-founder of Tramlines and Day Fever festivals)

2025 Headliners: What to Expect

Help I Sexted My Boss – Live at Sheffield City Hall

Podcasting duo William Hanson and Jordan North will take center stage at Sheffield City Hall on Saturday, July 5. Known for their hilarious and etiquette-focused discussions, their previous tour sold 15,000 tickets in just three hours and became the first podcast to be broadcasted in cinemas worldwide. This will be their only live show of 2025, making it a must-see event for fans.

No Such Thing As A Fish – Live Show on July 6

The award-winning podcast No Such Thing As A Fish will also be a major highlight of the festival, with a live recording scheduled for Sunday, July 6. Featuring Dan Schreiber, James Harkin, Anna Ptaszynski, and Andrew Hunter Murray, the show dives into bizarre and fascinating facts. Having amassed over 500 million listens since 2014, their live performances are nothing short of spectacular.

Bigger and Better: Crossed Wires Festival Fringe Expands

This year, the Crossed Wires Festival Fringe is set to be larger than ever, offering free and accessible events throughout Sheffield. More details on the Fringe lineup will be released soon, but fans can expect an immersive experience packed with community-driven performances and interactive sessions.

Official Partners & Sponsorship

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority continues its partnership as the regional host sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to cultural and creative industries. Additionally, Sheffield City Council has pledged funding for the second consecutive year to support the festival’s growth.

Voices from the Leaders

Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire Mayor:

“Last year’s Crossed Wires festival was a resounding success, drawing audiences from across the UK. South Yorkshire has long been a hub of innovation and creativity, and this festival reinforces our region’s position as a cultural powerhouse.”

Councillor Martin Smith, Sheffield City Council:

“Sheffield is a city of culture, and we are thrilled to welcome back the UK’s premier podcast festival. Events like Crossed Wires bring a significant boost to our local economy and tourism sector, making our city an exciting place to live and visit.”

Secure Your Tickets

Tickets for Crossed Wires 2025 will be available from Friday, February 14 via the official Crossed Wires website. Given the rapid sell-out of last year’s event, fans are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.