Monty Don is one of Britain’s best-loved gardeners, and he is coming to Reading.
The brand-new show celebrates his landmark book and BBC Two series, Monty Don’s British Gardens.
Using a blend of beautiful imagery and personal stories, the evening explores the landscapes and tales that reveal the British identity through the gardens we create.
After years spent travelling the world to explore horticultural traditions in Japan, America, Italy, and the Mediterranean, Monty is now turning his focus homeward.
From the northern tip of Scotland to the Cornish coast, he uncovers the ingenuity and enduring connection to the natural world that defines Britain as a nation.
A celebration of British landscapes
The show takes audiences on a journey through some of the country’s most significant green spaces. Monty will share insights from Alnwick Gardens and Beatrix Potter’s Lake District farmhouse to the rewilded walled garden at Knepp. The performance celebrates the beauty, creativity, and diversity found beneath our feet.
Described as warm and wise, the evening invites the audience to reflect on the gardens that have shaped our collective story.
This is an opportunity to hear from a master of his craft as he discusses the ways we continue to find ourselves in the soil of Britain.
Who is Monty Don?
Monty Don is one the UK’s leading garden writers and broadcasters.
He has been the lead presenter of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World since 2003 and has written more than 20 books.
Known for his organic gardening philosophy and his beloved Longmeadow garden, Monty has become a trusted voice for millions of viewers.
His recent work has focused on the historical and cultural significance of gardens, both globally and across the British Isles.
When is Monty Don coming to Reading, and how can I get tickets?
Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens will take place at The Hexagon on Saturday, 18 April, 2026 from 7.30pm and has a duration of approximately one hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. The venue is located at Queen Walk, Reading, RG1 7QF.
Tickets are priced at £53.50, £48.50, and £36.50.
Special ticket options include:
- VIP Tickets (£78.50): Includes the best seats in the front five rows of the arena and a signed copy of Monty’s new book, British Gardens (to be collected on the night).
- Meet & Greet Tickets (£153.50): Includes premium arena seating, a pre-show meet and greet with Monty with a photo opportunity, and a signed, personalised hardback copy of British Gardens.
To book, visit https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/monty-don-journey-through-british-gardens or call the Box Office on 0118 960 6060.
For wheelchair or access seats, customers are asked to sign up to the Access List before contacting the Box Office via email at boxoffice@reading.gov.uk.
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