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Almost time for BBC Good Food Show & BBC Gardeners World Live

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Adam Frost and James Martin. Photo © BBC Gardeners' World Events.
Adam Frost and James Martin. Photo © BBC Gardeners' World Events.

BBC Good Food Show and BBC Gardeners World Live – two shows, one ticket, at the Birmingham NEC from 18-21 June 2026.

Preview


It’s the ultimate day out whether you’re a foodie, a garden lover – or both. Enjoy both shows at the Birmingham NEC from Thursday to Sunday this week (18-21 June). There will be everything to inspire you, pick up new tips and tricks, get new recipes, shop from a huge range of producers and so much more.


Amongst the highlights there will be celebrity chefs live, with demonstrations, interviews, talks, workshops and book signings. These include James Martin, Si King the Hairy Biker, John Torode MBE, Gennaro Contaldo, Joanna Page, Angellica Bell, The Fletchers and Lisa Faulker to mentions some.


Smoke and Fire Cooking. Photo © Smoke and Fire.
Smoke and Fire Cooking. Photo © Smoke and Fire.

Look out for Smoke and Fire BBQ Festival, drop in stages for live demonstrations. As always, it’s a real shopping bonanza with all your barbeque essentials on offer, artisan and local producers, kitchen gadgets, cookware and tools, big brands, drinks and tipples – everything for you to browse, taste and buy.


Over at BBC Gardener’s World Live, amongst the highlights are Live Theatre events, beautiful show gardens and show borders to enjoy and get inspiration from; in the floral marquees will be impressive displays, talks, expert advice and so much more.


Monty Don. Photo © BBC Gardeners' World Events.
Monty Don. Photo © BBC Gardeners' World Events.

Experts at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre, sponsored by British Garden Centres, Nicki Chapman and BBC Gardeners' World Magazine’s Content Director, Kevin Smith, welcome Monty Don, Adam Frost and Frances Tophill for entertaining summer gardening chat and advice. Professor Alice Roberts joins the team to discuss The Evolution Garden.


Visitor sniffing plants. Photo © BBC Gardeners' World Events.
Visitor sniffing plants. Photo © BBC Gardeners' World Events.

There’s plant, garden and outdoor lifestyle shopping, plus a Plant Crèche and a car collection service available for heavier items. And for the younger, green-fingered members of the family, there are hands-on children’s activities by The Conservation Volunteers (TRV), including bug hotel building, a scavenger hunt and seed planting.


So much to see, do and enjoy. Tickets for the BBC Good Food Show include free entry to BBC Gardeners World Live. Check that some Live Theatre events require the purchase of additional tickets.

 


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