Today, we’re excited to officially launch GROW Live 2026 — a week-long celebration of podcasting, creativity, and community, taking place from Monday 14th to Sunday 20th September 2026.
Created by GROW Radio, GROW Live is not a conference, a one-day event, or something only for people who already have a podcast. It’s a shared week of live radio, conversations, learning, and connection — designed to be open, welcoming, and easy to take part in.
GROW Live isn’t just for podcasters
One of the biggest misconceptions about podcasting is that you need a show, a microphone, or technical knowledge to get involved. GROW Live is built on the opposite idea.
You don’t need to have a podcast to be part of GROW Live.
This week is for:
- People who enjoy listening to podcasts and want to discover new voices
- People curious about podcasting but unsure where to start
- Guests who want to understand how podcasting works
- Community builders, creatives, and business owners exploring new ways to connect
- Podcasters who want to be part of something shared and collaborative
At its heart, podcasting is about conversation — and GROW Live is designed around that simple idea.
What happens during GROW Live?
Across the week, GROW Live will bring together a mix of live radio moments, new podcast launches, interactive activities, and community events. You can tune in, join in, or simply explore at your own pace.
There will be special GROW Live programming on GROW Radio, opportunities to discover podcasts launching during the week, and moments designed to spark ideas and connection. A listener competition will also run throughout the week, giving people an easy way to take part just by listening.
Alongside the radio activity, we’ll be running a FREE 5-Day Podcasting Challenge (Monday–Friday). This is a practical, pressure-free way for anyone to learn how podcasting works, explore ideas, and build confidence — no experience or equipment needed.
To round off the working week, we’ll host the GROW Live Podcasting Meet-Up, a relaxed online session bringing together podcasters, listeners, and curious newcomers to connect and reflect on the week.
You can dip in and out
Another important thing to know about GROW Live is that there’s no expectation to do everything. You don’t need to attend every session or follow a set path.
You might:
- Tune into GROW Radio during the week
- Take part in the FREE challenge
- Join the meet-up
- Or simply follow along and see what sparks your interest
GROW Live is designed to fit around real life.
For those who want to get more involved
For people who would like to actively contribute, there will also be opportunities to:
- Launch a podcast on GROW Radio during GROW Live
- Host a live show on GROW Radio
- Take part in a live interview
- Run a dedicated online session for your own community
Stay connected
This blog is the first step in the journey towards GROW Live 2026. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing more about what’s happening, how to take part, and how to get involved.
If you’d like to follow along and be the first to hear updates, make sure you’re signed up to the GROW Radio newsletter.
GROW Live 2026 | 14–20 September 2026
A full week. Open to everyone. One shared love of podcasting.