Roll up, roll up, the time has come to start planning your trip to this summer’s hottest and more colourful festival! Bord Bia Bloom returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin this Thursday, May 29th to Monday, June 2nd and with glorious gardens, fabulous food, and more than 300 live performances taking place over five days, there is so much to see and do this year. Here is our pick of the best of Bloom 2025:
- See Bloom’s spectacular Show Gardens
As the heart and soul of Bord Bia Bloom, the 21 Show Gardens will once again be a hive of activity over the five days of the festival. Look out also for Bloom’s hugely popular Postcard Gardens, sponsored by Tirlán CountryLife, which are built in one day by community groups and schools from across Ireland. - Learn how to design and grow the garden of your dreams
Head to the Garden Stage, sponsored by Zarbee’s where television presenters Diarmuid Gavin and Adam Frost of BBC’s Gardeners’ World are headlining a busy programme of expert talks and demonstrations.Ask for specialist advice in the Ask the Expert Plant, Tree and Garden Design Clinics, which are brought to Bloom by The Irish Garden magazine, Crann – Trees for Ireland, and the Garden & Landscape Designers Association. - Taste the best of Irish food and drink
The Food Hall within Bloom’s bustling Food Village features more than 100 of Ireland’s artisan producers. From chocolates to cheese and oysters to teas, there is plenty to tantalise your tastebuds. While you’re there, you can pop over to Bloom Inn, where some of the country’s best craft brewers and distillers are gathered. This is a great spot to take a break, enjoy a tipple, and soak up the buzz of the festival. - Watch your favourite chefs and culinary stars in action
Donal Skehan, Neven Maguire, Aishling Moore and Catherine Fulvio are among a collection of culinary stars taking to the Dunnes Stores Quality Kitchen Stage this year. With 30 live demos planned for the weekend, this is a must see for anyone who loves to cook. Seafood fans should also check out Bloom’s new Seafood Kitchen, where chef Trisha Lewis is hosting three demos each day. - Catch more gardening, floral art and craft demos and workshops
With 300 (yes, 300!) talks, demos, performances and workshops taking place across the Bloom weekend, there is ample opportunity to grow, taste and learn at this year’s festival.You can learn how to care for houseplants or make a floral crown in the new Botanical Hub Demo Space; discover some fascinating facts and enjoy the simulators at the Horticulture is Life area; find out how to grow abundant kitchen gardens in the Eat Well Garden; enjoy farming demos at the Agri Aware Farm; and see some of Ireland’s master craftspeople demonstrate their skills in the Design & Craft Council Ireland (DCCI) Irish Craft Village. Prepare to be inspired!
- Gather advice for a more sustainable life
If you are eager to learn how you can play your part in protecting the environment, then make a bee-line for the Conservation Area where you can chat with leading conservationists and environmentalists.Here you will also find the inspirational Sustainable Living Stage, sponsored by Certa (official supplier of HVO to Bord Bia Bloom), which will host a packed programme of talks on a wide range of topics, from the circular economy and renewable energy to gardening with fewer chemicals and sustainable fashion advice. Expect practical advice for actionable change. - Enjoy ‘A Taste of Bloom’
‘A Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven’ features a three-course menu which has been thoughtfully designed by the MacNean House chef-proprietor to showcase some of the very best ingredients from quality Irish producers. The special ‘Taste of Bloom’ package is available on Ticketmaster priced €79 per person, which includes entry to the festival and a 3-course lunch. Demand is high so early booking is advised!For more delicious dining options, head to The Seafood Terrace, Country Crest Restaurant, or choose from more than 60 food trucks who are serving a wide variety of cuisines in the Picnic Area, Food Village, and Bloom’s dedicated grill zone, BBQ Bliss, sponsored by Ninja Woodfire. - Soak up the sounds of summer
There is no shortage of musical entertainment planned for the Bloom weekend. Head to the Entertainment Stage to watch an eclectic collection of artists perform and make sure to stop by RTÉ’s outdoor broadcast area to see your favourite presenters broadcast live including Louise Duffy, Derek Mooney, Philip Boucher-Hayes, Marty Whelan, Simon Delaney and more. - Indulge in some retail therapy
From food to fashion and plants to paintings, there is something to tempt everyone at Bloom. For plants visit the Nursery Village, in association with Elite Garden Products and The Plant Emporium, in association with Arboretum Garden Centres, Kildare Growers Association and Bord Bia. If you buy too many to carry, fear not. You can store them in the Plant Crèche, sponsored by Certa Renewables until it’s time to go home. Discover the full exhibitor list here. - Have fun with your Budding Bloomers
And last but not least, visit the Budding Bloomers Children’s Area for face painting, crafting, and a rip-roaring line up of enthralling performances from some of Ireland’s favourite children’s entertainers on the Budding Bloomers Stage, sponsored by Rollercoaster.ie.
Elsewhere in the festival, children can visit the Phoenix Park Playground; the Agri Aware Farm; and get their hands dirty in the Westland Horticulture Potting Shed. Remember, two children aged 16 and under can enter for free with every adult ticket making Bloom a great family day out!
It’s time to plan your visit, see information on tickets and transport below:
Tickets
Tickets are on sale via the BordBiaBloom.com website. Two children (aged 16 and under) go free with each adult ticket purchased.
Getting there
Visitors are encouraged to take public transport to the festival when possible. A regular, free shuttle bus is available to take visitors from Parkgate Street, next to the Luas Red Line and Heuston Station, to the festival’s entrance on Chesterfield Avenue. Free, secure bike parking is also available to those who can cycle to Bloom. Full details of all transport options can be found on bordbiabloom.com.
