Performing Arts Podcasts

Explore 38,111 Performing Arts podcasts, representing 1.3% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

38.1K Performing Arts Podcasts

Representing 1.3% of all podcasts

28.5% Active Rate

10.8K shows actively publishing

English Leads (67.4%)

Largest language in Performing Arts

Total Podcasts 38,111
Active Rate 28.5% 10,850 shows
Avg Episodes 39.4 per podcast
Market Share 1.3% of all podcasts

Overview

Performing Arts represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 1.3% market share and a large library of 38,111 podcasts. The 28.5% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 77.0% of all Performing Arts podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (10,507 new shows). Recent average: ~2,992 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (22% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Performing Arts Podcasts

1 Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

4.6 (41,103) 597 eps
2 The Moth
The Moth

The Moth

4.6 (24,847) 215 eps
3 The NoSleep Podcast
The NoSleep Podcast

Creative Reason Media Inc.

4.7 (12,878) 700 eps
4 Snap Judgment
Snap Judgment

Snap Judgment and PRX

4.7 (11,267) 515 eps
5 The Magnus Archives
4.9 (10,294) 383 eps
6 日谈公园
日谈公园

日谈公园

3.8 (10,247) 790 eps
7 博音
博音

曾博恩

4.7 (10,162) 217 eps
8 We're Alive
We're Alive

Wayland Productions Inc

4.8 (9,639) 229 eps
9 Smart Funny & Black Productions
4.8 (9,582) 680 eps
10 Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast
4.7 (8,487) 430 eps

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Tips for Performing Arts Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 46% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Performing Arts podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 38,111 Performing Arts podcasts indexed in our database, with 10,850 (28.5%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Performing Arts podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Performing Arts podcasts is Weekly, with 8,386 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Performing Arts podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Performing Arts podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.

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