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, 20 & 21 May 2026.


 

450+ SPEAKERS, 170+ SESSIONS, 120+ GLOBAL BRANDS

WHERE YOU CONNECT, TUNE IN & STAY SHARP

CONNECT

Networking and building business connections are the number one reasons delegates attend The Podcast Show. That's why we're delivering our biggest networking line-up yet. Whatever your role or level, we’ll connect you with the right people. From our Leaders in Podcasting breakfast to partner-hosted receptions, The Official Party, Creator Mix and more.

TUNE IN

Get inside the key trends and debates shaping podcasting in 2026. Programming will examine the trends shaping the industry in 2026, including multi-platform strategy; streaming's podcast push; the AI transformation; community & fandom; evolving revenue models; true crime's evolution; podcasting as social media; the global opportunity; and making the most of the World Cup moment

STAY SHARP

Unlock the full potential of your listening data, take your sound design to cinematic levels, discover the tech that streamlines your workflows, and try apps that make content creation effortless. Meet 100+ exhibitors at this year’s show, the companies reshaping how podcasts are made, distributed, and monetised. Enjoy exclusive access to their products and services, including many launching for the very first time.

10,000+
Podcast creators and industry professionals joined us day & night to connect
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Countries from across the world were represented for a truly international experience
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Brand advertisers and media agencies networked and did meaningful business.
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Podcast and content creators, producers, hosts collaborated and partied

SECURE YOUR PASSES NOW!

Secure your Gold or Platinum Pass at our Advanced Rate — save up to £55.

Join the thousands attending the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting. With silver passes gone, Gold and Platinum offer the access and networking you need.

Advanced Rate - Available NOW

Gold 1 Day Pass — £115 (save £30)
Gold 2 Day Pass — £205 (save £55)

Platinum Pass — £350 (save £45) — Enhanced perks for 2026


All prices + 2% booking fee

 


 

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More Stages, Content, and Events

The Podcast Show London 2026 introduces major new features, including The International Stage powered by PodimoThe Creator First Stage in association with Arcade, and the first announced names for the TPS International Advisory Board for 2026. 

The Podcast Show London 2026 introduces major new show features such as TPS Connects will link brands and agencies with the podcast community, while the all-new Creator Mix brings creators together for the biggest networking party ever.

In addition, the show will deliver over 450+ speakers across 170+ sessions over 2 days.

First Partners Announced

This year’s show will welcome 25,000 visitors over five years, creating a truly global podcast gathering with attendees expected from more than 60 countries.

First partners already announced include Acast, Audioboom, BBC Studios, BetterHelp, ESPN, Podimo, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, PAVE Studios, The Podcast Academy, Triton Digital, Amazon Music, Audible and YouTube, alongside activations and sessions from over 120 global brands.

 

 


 

 

NEW FOR 2026 

 

The 5th edition of The Podcast Show delivers more stages, networking events and greater global reach.

The Creator Mix

The Creator Mix — the ultimate networking party for 1000+ global creators at The Podcast Show, hosted in an iconic London venue. Connect with peers and like-minded creatives.

 

 

The International Stage Powered by Podimo
The International Stage sponsored by Podimo brings a truly global perspective to the show, complemented by networking events and receptions in the International Networking Gallery—a dedicated hub for post-session collaboration.
TPS Connects

With podcast advertising set to surpass $3bn by 2026, the show is launching TPS Connects—a new programme uniting the podcast community with brands and agencies.

 

 

 

The Creator First Stage, in association with Arcade
The Creator First Stage, in association with Arcade explores what it means to “think like a creator” in a $250bn, 200M-strong creator economy, offering two days of insights, trends, and case studies for thriving in a fast-evolving landscape.

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL GATHERING

Within just five years, The Podcast Show will have brought together over 25,000 attendees from across the global audio industry.

Our stages have featured influential voices from across the global podcasting ecosystem, including:

Will Pearson, iHeartPodcasts (USA) Corey Layton, ARN (Australia) • Moona Kärkkäinen, Suomen Podcast Media (Finland) • Francesco Tassi, Vois (Italy) • Mohammed Islam, The Mo Show (Saudi Arabia) • Nuria Net, Shake It Esy Media (Spain) • Julien Neuville, Nouvelles Ecoutes (France) • Selina Schmitt, Seven.One Audio (Germany) • Joe Clarke, CWB Management (Ireland) • Ramsey G Tesdell, Sowt (Jordan) • Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM (USA) • Andreea Coscai, Eurowaves (Romania), Kevin Y Brown, AfriPods (Kenya) • Kattie Laur, CBC (Canada) • Luciano Banchero, Posta (Argentina) and many more.

GLOBE

Visitors have travelled from all over the world to connect.

Australia - New Zealand - India - Brazil - Canada - Denmark - France - The Netherlands - Belgium - Czech Republic - Poland - Germany - Ireland - Spain - Portugal - Norway - South Korea - Malaysia - Sweden - Italy - Jordan - Macedonia - Slovakia - Mexico - U.S.A and more

The Companies

ABC Australia AdsWizz Al Jazeera Audible Bauer Media BBC Sounds Bloomberg CAA CBC Condé Nast Dolby ESPN Financial Times Global  iHeartPodcasts Lemonada Media Netflix Podcasts NPR Patreon Pushkin Industries Quill Shure Sky News The Economist The Podcast Academy TikTok Tortoise Media UTA WME YMU.

The Faces

 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.

First Partners Announced - More Coming Soon!

PARTNER WITH US FOR 2026

To find out how your business can partner or exhibit at the Show in 2026, contact us to design your bespoke package and join the line-up!

SPONSOR

Uptake for premium opportunities remains strong, reinforcing the value brands place on visibility and thought leadership at the show.

With active sessions across the programme, find out how you can get in the mix with Ask the Experts, PodHouse Receptions, Networking Lounges, Executive Private Suites, stage sponsorships and more.

EXHIBIT

Demand for 2026 is already unprecedented with many of our partners already committed to participating bigger than before, with many prime stand locations and sponsorships secured.

From Private Suites and Brand Activation Space available, discover how you can make your mark at the show.

CHECK OUT OUR SHOW FEATURES

GET UNRIVALLED ACCESS TO...

INDUSTRY EXPERT FACETIME AND PITCH YOUR PODCAST
350+ SPEAKERS, 130+ SESSIONS, KEYNOTES AND Q&As
A MAJOR EXHIBITION OF 120+ GLOBAL BRANDS 
INDUSTRY AND CREATOR COMMUNITY NETWORKING

JUST SOME OF THE BRANDS IN ATTENDANCE

MEET THE INDUSTRY ADVISORY PANEL

The Podcast Show 2026 is supported by an International Industry Advisory Panel, consisting of a group of figureheads from across the global podcast community. 


 

 

OUR GLOBAL PARTNER LINE-UP FOR 2025

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YOUR DAILY INDUSTRY NEWS WITH PODNEWS...

 

Apple Podcasts launches video - all the details

Your questions answered - about one of the biggest moves by Apple this year

Catch up when you fill up: the podcast at the pumps

Don't worry - there's also a mute button

Podcasts from the Epstein Files

The shows he listened to, was recommended, and even helped pay for

Rob and Elsie join Captivate

An audacious move from a company in growth mode

Premium subscription tool Supercast acquired

The company is responsible for more than $26mn a year in creator revenue