RHS Malvern Spring Festival returns to Three Countries Showground from 7 – 10 May 2026 with a line-up of horticulturalists, TV gardening personalities and special guest speakers.

Nicki Chapman, TV presenter and broadcaster, returns to the Royal Horticultural Society’s first festival of the year to host the RHS Malvern Spring Festival Theatre.

Across the four days, Chapman will be joined by other personalities across the industry including Alan Titchmarsh, Mary Berry and Monty Don.

Ready to showcase the first RHS-judged gardens of the year, the Indoor Garden category returns, alongside outdoor Show Gardens with the introduction of a new Blooming Borders category and Floral Tablescaping category.

Other faces heading to the festival include Frances Tophill, Sue Kent, Adam Frost and Jamie Langlands.

This year’s new Kitchen Theatre will be designed by Jon Wheatley of Stonebarn Landscapes to combine culinary creativity with horticulture in celebration of this year’s theme Grow Your World hosted by Mark Dianco.

The Festival of Houseplants will return after its debut in 2024, with a line-up of several horticulturalists including Michael Perry (also known as Mr Plant Geek), Adam Critien, Alina Hibbert and Tess Colbey.

Martin and Jill Fish will return to their Potting Shed, offering tips and advice for both beginners and more experienced gardeners.

Also, the Floral Marquee will host over 70 nurseries.