London Podcast Festival 2026 Returns To Kings Place With 11 Days of Entertainment

Podcasts have become part of everyday life. Whether you're listening on your morning commute, during a workout, or while cooking dinner, chances are you already have a few favourites that you never miss.

Now imagine hearing those same conversations unfold live, with the hosts on stage, special guests in the room, and hundreds of fellow fans reacting alongside you.

That's exactly what the London Podcast Festival offers.

Returning to Kings Place from September 3-13, 2026, the festival celebrates its 11th edition with eleven days of live podcast recordings. This event covers everything from comedy and current affairs to film, wrestling, gardening, disability storytelling and audio drama. Built for listeners, this is where podcasts leave your headphones and come to life in front of an audience.

If you've never been to a live podcast recording before, this is one of the best places to start.

What is the London Podcast Festival?

The London Podcast Festival is widely recognised as Europe's original and longest-running podcast festival.

Since launching in 2016, it has grown into one of the UK's biggest celebrations of podcasting, welcoming thousands of fans every year to Kings Place in King's Cross.

Across eleven days, some of the country's best-known podcasts record live episodes, host audience Q&As, invite special guests, and create moments that you'll never hear in the standard podcast feed.

Some recordings include audience questions. Others feature live interviews, surprise guests or discussions that develop differently because of the people in the room. That's one of the biggest appeals of attending in person. Every show feels unique.

Here you're experiencing a conversation as it happens, complete with unscripted reactions, mistakes, laughs and moments that can never be recreated.

What does the London Podcast Festival cover

Although comedy remains one of the festival's biggest attractions, the programme extends far beyond laughs.

Across the eleven days, you'll find podcasts covering:

• Film and television
• Music
• Current affairs
• Gardening
• Wrestling
• Audio drama
• Disability and deaf-led storytelling
• Personal stories and interviews

That variety is one of the reasons the London Podcast Festival has continued to grow. Whether you're interested in history, culture, politics, entertainment or hobbies, there's a good chance you'll find a live recording that matches your interests.

The biggest podcasts confirmed for London Podcast Festival 2026

The programme covers dozens of shows, but several have already emerged as some of this year's biggest attractions.

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil

One of the headline events of the festival comes from actor, presenter and activist Jameela Jamil.

Her podcast, Wrong Turns, explores the unexpected decisions, mistakes and life experiences that shape people into who they become.

Known for honest conversations mixed with humour and vulnerability, the live recording promises the same thoughtful discussions that have made the podcast so popular.

For many fans, this is likely to be one of the festival's fastest-selling events.

No Such Thing As A Fish

If you've ever listened to No Such Thing As A Fish, you'll know exactly why it has become one of Britain's most successful podcasts.

Created by the researchers behind QI, every episode features the most fascinating facts the team has discovered that week.

The live recordings are famously energetic, with spontaneous audience interaction, improvised discussions and plenty of unexpected laughs.

It has become one of the London Podcast Festival's signature shows and regularly sells out.

Empire Film Podcast

Film lovers have plenty to look forward to with the return of the Empire Film Podcast.

Hosted by the team behind Empire Magazine, the podcast combines film reviews, interviews, industry news and conversations about upcoming releases.

Seeing the discussions unfold live offers a completely different perspective compared with listening at home, particularly when surprise guests appear on stage.

Life After Prison

One of the festival's most thought-provoking events is Life After Prison.

The podcast focuses on the realities of rebuilding life after incarceration, sharing stories from people who have experienced the criminal justice system first-hand.

Its inclusion reflects one of the festival's strengths. Alongside entertainment and comedy, it also creates space for conversations that are informative, challenging and socially important.

Drop Us A Line

This year's programme includes something genuinely special.

Drop Us A Line will record its first-ever live show during the festival.

For long-time listeners, this represents a milestone for the podcast and an opportunity to be part of its history from the very beginning.

Wrestle Me!

Professional wrestling might seem like an unexpected addition to a podcast festival, but Wrestle Me! has built one of the UK's most loyal fan communities.

Blending comedy with genuine wrestling knowledge, the live show promises exactly the kind of enthusiastic audience participation that makes podcast recordings so enjoyable.

It also demonstrates how broad the London Podcast Festival has become, with something available for almost every interest.

How to get to Kings Place

Kings Place is one of London's easiest cultural venues to reach.

King's Cross St Pancras Station is around a five-minute walk away and is served by the Victoria, Northern, Piccadilly, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Underground lines, as well as National Rail and international Eurostar services.

If you're travelling by bus, numerous routes stop around York Way and King's Cross. Santander Cycles docking stations are also available nearby, while secure cycle parking is provided at the venue.

Once you arrive, simply walk north along York Way and you'll find Kings Place beside Regent's Canal.

Tips before you go

A little planning will help you get the most out of the festival.

• Buy tickets as early as possible, especially if you're hoping to see major podcasts such as Wrong Turns or No Such Thing As A Fish.
• If you're attending multiple recordings, leave enough time between sessions to enjoy the venue rather than rushing from one event to the next.
• Even if you only have tickets for one show, spend some time around the canal-side terrace. It's free to access and becomes a lively meeting point for podcast fans throughout the festival.
• If this is your first live podcast recording, choosing a show you already listen to is often the best introduction before exploring new podcasts later in the programme.

Essential information at a glance

Festival dates: 3 to 13 September 2026
Venue: Kings Place, 90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 9AG
Tickets: Individual show tickets only
Duration: 11 days
Booking: Available now through the Kings Place website

Whether you're a comedy fan, film enthusiast, true crime listener or simply curious about experiencing a podcast beyond your headphones, the 2026 festival offers eleven days of live recordings, conversations and unforgettable moments in one of London's most distinctive cultural venues.

With tickets already on sale and many headline shows expected to sell out, it's worth planning your schedule sooner!

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London Podcast Festival 2026

The London Podcast Festival brings live podcast recordings, special guests and fan events to Kings Place this September.

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