Crossed Wires: The Podcast Festival is returning to Sheffield from July 4-6, 2025, bringing together the nation’s top podcasting talent for a weekend of live shows, exclusive performances, and special guests across the city’s iconic venues, following its successful inaugural event in 2024.
Podcast Lineup for Crossed Wires 2025
The 2025 festival boasts an impressive lineup of podcast heavyweights across comedy, current affairs, culture, sport, and wellbeing. Headliners include “Dish from Waitrose” (already sold out for Friday, July 4th), “Drunk Women Solving Crime,” “No Such Thing As A Fish,” and “Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast.” The festival will also feature “Help I Sexted My Boss” (already sold out), “Tailenders,” and “Secret Mum Club.”
BBC Sounds has partnered with Crossed Wires to present an extensive free Fringe lineup, featuring live recordings of popular shows like “Football Daily,” “Newscast with Russell Kane,” and “Radio 2 Book Club” with Sara Cox. Other notable appearances include Frank Skinner recording “One Person Found This Helpful,” Greg James hosting “Rewinder,” and special sessions of iconic Radio 4 programs including “The Shipping Forecast” and “Gardeners’ Question Time.” Tickets for the main festival events are available on the Crossed Wires website, while free BBC Sounds Fringe tickets will be released on June 6th at 11am.
Sheffield Venues Hosting Live Shows
Sheffield’s vibrant music scene provides the perfect backdrop for Crossed Wires, with performances taking place across several iconic venues. The Leadmill, Sheffield University, and Corporation will host multiple podcast events, continuing their tradition of supporting diverse entertainment in the city. Network Sheffield and Sidney & Matilda offer more intimate settings for podcast recordings, while larger venues like Sheffield City Hall and Utilita Arena accommodate the festival’s biggest draws.
For festival-goers looking to experience more of Sheffield’s cultural offerings, the city boasts an impressive calendar of events throughout 2025, including the No Bounds Festival (October 10-12), Sheffield Beer Festival (October 15-18), and Autumn Lights fireworks display (November 5). The Best Western Sheffield City Hotel provides convenient accommodation for podcast enthusiasts, situated within easy reach of all festival venues and the city’s vibrant nightlife, making it the ideal base for exploring both Crossed Wires and Sheffield’s wider cultural scene.
Best Western Sheffield City Hotel Accommodation Packages
The Best Western Sheffield City Hotel offers comfortable accommodation options for Crossed Wires Festival attendees, with stylish rooms designed for ultimate relaxation. Located in the vibrant Quay Side quarter overlooking the River Don, the hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Sheffield train station and provides excellent access to all festival venues.
Festival-goers can choose from various room types including Standard Rooms with queen or king beds, Twin Rooms with single beds, and Superior Rooms with river views. All accommodations feature modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, 22-inch LCD TVs, premium bedding, and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers convenient services including a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a snack bar/deli, making it an ideal base for podcast enthusiasts attending the weekend-long event. Book directly through the hotel’s website to save 10% with free cancellation options available.
