Rob Rinder, the barrister and television personality best known for ITV's Judge Rinder, has been announced as the latest celebrity guest for the 2026 Southport Flower Show. He will appear on Friday, August 21, at Victoria Park in Southport.
Event Details and Line-Up
The Southport Flower Show runs from Thursday, August 20, to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Visitors can expect floral displays, award-winning show gardens, live entertainment, cookery demonstrations, and hundreds of shopping stalls. The show has a tradition of attracting well-known names from gardening, food, and television.
Previously confirmed guests include BBC Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Phil Vickery, Anton Du Beke, Andy Day, Justin Fletcher, and comedy performer Su Pollard.
Rob Rinder's Background
Rob Rinder rose to fame as the host of ITV's Judge Rinder, which ran for seven series. He is a barrister, broadcaster, and Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His television work includes a BAFTA-winning episode of Who Do You Think You Are? and acclaimed documentaries such as My Family, the Holocaust and Me and The Holy Land and Us.
He was awarded an MBE in 2020 for his work in Holocaust education and received a Doctor of Literature from University College London in 2024. He regularly presents on ITV's Good Morning Britain, co-hosts BBC Two's Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby and Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour, and serves as president of the Orion Orchestra.
Ticket Information
Early bird single-day tickets are available for £27 plus fees. A four-day patron pass costs £90. Children under 16 go free when accompanied by a paying adult. VIP experiences, welcome buffets, and Sunday lunch tickets are also available.
Alan Adams, general manager of the Southport Flower Show, said: "We are delighted to welcome Rob to this year's show. Don't miss the chance to see him in person at 12pm and 3pm in the Garden Theatre as part of what promises to be a fantastic event."
