RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Talks, demonstrations and music

An inspiring programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops are held each day at the festival, featuring a variety of well-known faces, skilled plantspeople and inspiring artists

A  Festival full of stars

See all the celebrity experts coming to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024. TV stars, influencers, expert growers and garden designers are appearing accross the show's three talks stages. From the main Get Growing Stage to the new How To Stage and the Potting Shed – housed in the Floral Marquee, each platform has a packed timetable of advice, expertise and experience. Make sure you don’t miss your favourites.

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Get Growing Festival Stage, in partnership with Cunard

Hosted by BBC Radio Surrey’s James Cannon, the Get Growing Festival Stage is the largest of the live venues at RHS Hampton Court, with a schedule packed with unmissable events. Settle in for eye-opening talks, fascinating demos and expert insights aplenty from the great and good of the gardening world.

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How To Stage

Brand new for this year, the How To Stage has tips, tricks, advice and inspiration suitable for gardeners of all abilities. Hosted by garden writer Mike Palmer, talks and demos on the How To Stage cover the full gardening gamut, from how to design a border to top tool maintenance techniques, and plant propagation to seed-sowing made simple, a grow-at-home mushroom masterclass and lots more besides.

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The Potting Shed

Joining host and renowned horticulturist Martin Fish on stage is a range of masterful plantspeople – including all your favourite Floral Marquee nursery growers and owners – on hand to generously impart their hardwon wisdom.

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Live music at the Bandstand

Head to the Bandstand to enjoy an eclectic line-up of live music, guaranteed to put a swing in your step. From soul music to a cappella choirs, with a headliner at the Get Growing Stage every evening.

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Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.