In Conversation Live returns to Kew Gardens from 9–11 July 2026, bringing a packed programme of live podcasts, celebrity interviews and immersive discussions to the stunning Great Lawn setting. The three-day event features an eclectic line-up including Fearne Cotton, Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Tom Read Wilson, Jim Moir, Julia Bradbury, Matt Baker, Anna Williamson, Tracy Borman, Professor Kate Williams, and more, with sessions spanning entertainment, pets, nature and royal history. Alongside the live talks, visitors can enjoy street food, live music, picnic seating and full-day access to Kew Gardens, with each day offering three distinct sessions for audiences to mix and match.
Please note: each session is different and must be booked separately. Before booking, check the times below carefully to make sure you select the correct session.
Ticket Types
Premium Tickets – £55
Premium tickets include seats closest to the stage for the best live podcast experience, plus a complimentary tote bag. All Premium tickets also include full-day access to Kew Gardens from 10am–7pm.
Standard Tickets – £38
Standard tickets include general admission seating for the selected session, alongside full-day entry to Kew Gardens. Visitors can enjoy the gardens before or after their booked event session.
Picnic Tickets – £28
Picnic tickets offer access to seating areas further back from the stage, designed for a more relaxed picnic-style experience while enjoying the live conversations and entertainment. Tickets include full-day admission to Kew Gardens.
Session Selection
Thursday 9 July 2026
10.30am–1.00pm – Table for Four with Joanna Page & Mathew Horne
Joanna Page and Mathew Horne bring the Good Food podcast Table for Four to the stage, welcoming celebrity duos Nicki Chapman and Dave Shackleton for candid conversation, shared stories and a relaxed picnic-style chat centred around food, friendship and connection.
1.30pm–4.00pm – Table for Four with Tom Read Wilson & Anna Williamson
The afternoon session continues the Table for Four format as Celebs Go Dating stars Tom Read Wilson and Anna Williamson join Joanna and Mathew for lively behind-the-scenes stories, humour and discussion over a specially curated picnic experience.
4.30pm–7.00pm – Petcast Live with Matt Baker
BBC Countryfile presenter Matt Baker hosts a live edition of Petcast, joined by professional dancer Flavia Cacace and actor Jimi Mistry. The session celebrates the nation’s love of pets through heartfelt stories, practical advice and audience-friendly entertainment.
Friday 10 July 2026
10.30am–1.00pm – Petcast Live with Fearne Cotton
Matt Baker returns for another live Petcast recording, this time joined by broadcaster, author and devoted cat owner Fearne Cotton for an uplifting conversation exploring beloved pets, wellbeing and animal companionship.
1.30pm–4.00pm – Connect to Nature with Jim Moir & Nancy Sorrell
Hosted by Katrina Ridley and Amy Chapman, Connect to Nature explores creativity and the natural world with artist and comedian Jim Moir and Nancy Sorrell discussing birdwatching, British wildlife and artistic inspiration.
4.30pm–7.00pm – Connect to Nature with Julia Bradbury
TV presenter and nature advocate Julia Bradbury discusses the healing power of the outdoors, favourite walking routes and tackling eco-anxiety in a thought-provoking conversation focused on reconnecting with nature.
Saturday 11 July 2026 – History Day
10.30am–1.00pm – The Messy Middle Ages
Historians Tracy Borman and Professor Kate Williams, hosted by HistoryExtra’s Dr David Musgrove, delve into the drama of medieval monarchy, exploring gender politics, power struggles and royal scandal across the Middle Ages.
1.30pm–4.00pm – Turbulent Tudors & Sad Stuarts
This session examines the Tudor and Stuart dynasties, revisiting the reigns and reputations of figures including Henry VIII, Mary I and Elizabeth I through lively expert discussion and historical debate.
4.30pm–7.00pm – Georgians, Victoria & The Windsors
The final session charts 300 years of royal history, unpacking the controversies, personalities and defining moments that shaped the Georgian, Victorian and modern royal families.
