London Podcast Festival returns to Kings Place with Moran, Jamil and Wodehouse spoof
Eleven-day event in King’s Cross includes live recordings of *Outsiding*, *Wooden Overcoats* and *Beef and Dairy Network* in September 2026
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The London Podcast Festival will return to Kings Place in King’s Cross for its eleventh edition, running from Thursday 3 September to Sunday 13 September 2026. The event will feature live recordings of popular podcasts, including *Outsiding* with Caitlin Moran and Adam Frost, *Wooden Overcoats*, and Jameela Jamil’s *Wrong Turns*.
Highlights of the 2026 programme
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On 4 September, *Outsiding*, a podcast blending gardening advice with humour, will be recorded live. Moran and Frost will be joined by guests, though the line-up for this edition has not yet been announced. Past episodes have featured comedian Bob Mortimer and actor Kerry Godliman, as reported by Londonist.
The festival will also host a live recording of *Wooden Overcoats* on 6 September. The show, a sitcom set in a funeral home, will perform a new episode titled *Rudyard On The Moon*. The performance will be available both in-person and via an online stream, according to Londonist.
Jameela Jamil’s *Wrong Turns*, a podcast celebrating personal failures and mishaps, will take place on 11 September. The following day, 12 September, will feature three events: *Black Prose* with Yolanthe Fawehinmi, *No Such Thing As A Fish* spin-off *Drop Us A Line*, and *Beef and Dairy Network*, a comedy podcast about the beef and dairy industries.
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What happens next
Tickets for the London Podcast Festival 2026 have not yet been released. The festival’s organisers have not announced when sales will begin or whether early-bird pricing will be available. Kings Place, the venue, typically hosts events across music, spoken word and visual arts, and will manage bookings for the festival.
Residents in King’s Cross and surrounding areas may experience increased foot traffic during the festival. Kings Place is a five-minute walk from King’s Cross St Pancras station, which serves National Rail, London Underground and Elizabeth Line services. No road closures or parking restrictions have been announced in connection with the event.
Questions this report answers
+When is the London Podcast Festival in 2026?
The festival runs from 3 to 13 September 2026 at Kings Place in King’s Cross. It spans eleven days, with live recordings of podcasts including *Outsiding* and *Wrong Turns* scheduled during that period.
+Which podcasts are performing live at the festival?
Highlights include *Outsiding* with Caitlin Moran on 4 September, *Wooden Overcoats* on 6 September, and Jameela Jamil’s *Wrong Turns* on 11 September. Other shows include *Beef and Dairy Network* and *No Such Thing As A Fish*.
+Can I watch the festival online?
Some events, such as *Wooden Overcoats* on 6 September and *No Such Thing As A Fish* on 12 September, will be streamed online. The festival has not confirmed which other shows will offer remote access.
+How do I get tickets for the London Podcast Festival?
Ticket sales have not yet opened. The festival’s organisers have not announced a release date or pricing details. Kings Place, the venue, will handle bookings once tickets become available.
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