RTÉ IN FULL BLOOM AT BORD BIA BLOOM 2026 WITH LIVE BROADCASTS, MUSIC, CHAT AND MUCH MORE
RTÉ IN FULL BLOOM AT BORD BIA BLOOM 2026 WITH LIVE BROADCASTS, MUSIC, CHAT AND MUCH MORE
RTÉ lyric fm favourites Marty Whelan, Lorcan Murray, Simon Delaney, Liz Nolan and George Hamilton bring programmes to Phoenix Park
Live musical performances from Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet and many more
Marty Morrissey and Áine Lawlor are back with Bloom Live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
RTÉ returns to the Phoenix Park for the 20th year of Bord Bia Bloom this June Bank Holiday Weekend. From Thursday 28th – Monday 1st June, RTÉ will bring a feast of chat, music and broadcasts live from Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Featuring live RTÉ lyric fm shows, expert panel discussions hosted by Audrey McGrath, regular RTÉ Weather updates and much more, RTÉ has something for everyone for this milestone year of Bord Bia Bloom.
Thursday: Sowing the seeds for a great start to RTÉ at Bord Bia Bloom
RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland will kick off RTÉ’s five-day schedule on Thursday 28th May with a live broadcast from Phoenix Park from 7:00am-9:00am.
Following this, Marty Whelan will keep things blooming with a special Marty in the Morning featuring live music and chat with special guests from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Join Marty and his signature warmth and wit as he catches up with some of this year’s garden designers and landscape experts with plenty of jokes along the way.
Stemming on from that, Liz Nolan will bring her popular RTÉ lyric fm programme, The Full Score, to Bloom from 2:00pm-4:00pm, with special guests and a showcase of musical masterworks.
Friday: Classic sounds take root
On Friday, join Niall Carroll’s Classical Daytime from 10:00am-12:00pm for the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Featuring two hours of great music from the heart of the classical repertoire, tune in and soak up the spirit of Bord Bia Bloom.
Following Thursday’s exciting Super Garden final on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, this year’s judges, Carol Marks, Brian Burke, Monica Alvarez and Kerrie Gardener will come together on the RTÉ stage to discuss the talented finalists and what it takes to make a garden super.
From 2:00pm-4:00pm, Lorcan Murray’s Classic Drive will pair a blossoming, bright playlist with expert gardening chat ahead of the weekend.
Saturday sounds, science and stories
Fans of Sunday Afternoon with Simon Delaney can enjoy the same easy chat, good humour and great jazz on Saturday, May 30th with Simon Delaney live from Bloom on RTÉ lyric fm from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Mark the Science Guy will bring the hit RTÉKIDSJr show, Let’s Find Out, to life at Bord Bia Bloom with fun, interactive experiments for curious minds, exploring the science behind the natural world from plants to protecting the environment around us.
Soprano Claudia Boyle sets the mood for a relaxing weekend with Weekend Classics with Claudia Boyle live from Bloom on RTÉ lyric fm from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
In full Bloom on Sunday and Monday
George Hamilton presents the Hamilton Scores live from Phoenix Park on lyric fm from 11:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, 31st May, complete with some of the most iconic musical pieces and George’s insightful commentary.
While Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet provide the perfect musical soundtrack to see out the June Bank Holiday Weekend on Monday, 1st June from 1:00pm-2:00pm.
See the full RTÉ live at Bord Bia Bloom schedule below and stay tuned to RTÉ lyric fm and RTÉ’s social media accounts for more updates on what you can enjoy with RTÉ at Bord Bia Bloom 2026.
***RTÉ HIGHLIGHTS at Bord Bia Bloom
THURSDAY 28th MAY
07:00 – 09:00 Morning Ireland live from Bloom on RTÉ Radio 1
10:00 – 12:00 Marty Whelan live from Bloom on RTÉ lyric fm
14:00 – 16:00 The Full Score with Liz Nolan live on RTÉ lyric fm
19:00 – 19:30 Super Garden Final on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
19:30 – 20:30 Bloom Live with Marty Morrissey and Áine Lawlor on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
RTÉ Weather will broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at various times throughout the day.
FRIDAY 29th MAY
10:00 – 12:00 Niall Carroll Classical Daytime live on RTÉ lyric fm
12:30 – 13:00 Super Garden panel with Carol Marks, Brian Burke, Monica Alvarez and Kerrie Gardener
14:00 – 16:00 Lorcan Murray’s Classic Drive live on RTÉ lyric fm
RTÉ Weather will broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at various times throughout the day.
SATURDAY 30th MAY
Time TBC In Conversation with Audrey McGrath
12:00 – 14:00 Simon Delaney live from Bloom on RTÉ lyric fm
14:00 – 14:40 Let’s Find Out with Mark the Science Guy
15:00 – 17:00 Weekend Classics with Claudia Boyle live on RTÉ lyric fm
RTÉ Weather will broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at various times throughout the day
SUNDAY 31st May
11:00 – 13:00 Hamilton Scores with George Hamilton live on RTÉ lyric fm
14:00 – 15:00 Let’s Find Out with Mark the Science Guy
15:30 – 16:30 Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet
RTÉ Weather will broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at various times throughout the day.
MONDAY 1st JUNE
13:00 – 14:00 Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet
Time TBC In Conversation with Audrey McGrath
RTÉ Weather will broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at various times throughout the day.
*Full schedule subject to change
ENDS
For information:
Neil O’Gorman | neil.ogorman@rte.ie
Emily Burns | emily.burns@rte.ie