The Rest Is Fest to feature exclusive mash up events of Goalhanger podcasts, and first ever live shows
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The Southbank Centre in collaboration with Goalhanger today unveils more programming for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest (Fri 4 – Sun 6 Sep 2026), a highlight of the centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The newly announced events include:
- New events will feature collaborations from existing Goalhanger podcasts: Anthony Scaramucci (The Rest Is Politics: US) and David McCloskey (The Rest Is Classified) join forces for Team America: World Police? (5 Sep, QEH)
- Richard Osman and Marina Hyde host an all-out battle between the sharpest minds in British podcasting in The Rest Is Quiz for one night only (6 Sep, QEH)
- The Rest Is Science (QEH) and The Book Club (Purcell Room) take to the stage for their first ever live editions (5 Sep)
- The Royal Festival Hall plays host to The Rest Is Politics: The Special Relationship (5 Sep)
- By popular demand, Sherlock & Co. adds a second show (6 Sep, Purcell Room)
- The Rest Is Classified (4 Sep, QEH) returns to the Southbank Centre following a sold-out performance earlier in January 2026.
The newly announced shows go on sale alongside the previously confirmed lineup, which includes the first ever live version of The Rest Is Football (4 Sep, RFH), The Rest Is Money (4 Sep, Purcell Room) The Rest Is History (5 Sep, RFH) and The Rest Is Politics (6 Sep, RFH). With even more shows still to be announced later this year, the weekend takeover is shaping up to be the event of the summer for a true festival of ideas.
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