The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival, billed as the world’s funniest podcast festival, will host a month of live shows across three continents in 2026, featuring 40 live performances spanning from September 28 through October 18.
The festival will showcase a diverse lineup of performers ranging from household names to indie favorites and first-time performers, according to organizers. The events will take place across multiple venues in the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, and Ireland, making it a truly global celebration of podcast entertainment.
Described as “global but proudly grassroots,” the festival aims to provide a platform for podcasters at all career stages to share their work with live audiences. The organizers have positioned the event as a distinctive offering in the podcast industry, combining the reach of international expansion with the community-focused ethos of independent media.
The 2026 edition represents a continuation of the festival’s mission to bring podcast content from the digital realm to live performance venues. By distributing events across four countries and spanning three weeks, the festival enables both established and emerging podcasters to connect directly with fans and build their audiences.
Full lineup details and ticket information are available through the festival’s website. Interested performers can submit applications to perform at the festival, while podcast fans can join the mailing list to receive updates about the 2026 schedule and ticket availability. The festival has announced that additional performers will be added to the lineup in the coming months.
The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival operates with support from various partners and maintains a members club for dedicated followers. More information about partnerships, awards, and how to get involved is available through the festival’s official channels.
