Patrick Kielty is back in the hot seat for a brand-new season starting September 18th. Live from RTÉ Studios on Friday nights, join Patrick for celebrity guests, a live studio audience, and the stories that have Ireland talking. The countdown is also on to the biggest night in Irish television – The Late Late Toy Show – packed with must-see moments as the children of Ireland take over the telly for one night only.
Episode 1
Fri 18 September 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Liam Neeson, Siobhán McSweeney, Caitríona Balfe and the All-Ireland Men’s Senior Football Champions Mayo are among host Patrick Kielty's guests.
Episode 2
Fri 25 September 2026
Sep 25, 2026
Episode 3
Fri 02 October 2026
Oct 2, 2026
It's The Late Late Show Country Music Special featuring Ashley Campbell, Nathan Carter, Una Healy, Cliona Hagan and many more.
Episode 4
Fri 09 October 2026
Oct 9, 2026
First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill, Baz Ashmawy, Deirdre O’Kane and Mario Rosenstock join Patrick for this week's show.
Episode 5
Fri 16 October 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Bob Geldof, James Acaster and Kyla Cobbler are among host Patrick Kielty's guests.
Episode 6
Fri 23 October 2026
Oct 23, 2026
Among Patrick Kielty's guests are Philippa Dunne, Mikey Breen and Sharlene Mawdsley plus music from Beoga.
Episode 7
Late Late Show Halloween Special
Oct 30, 2026
Episode 8
Fri 06 November 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Guests include An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Pico Lopes and Emma Fogarty along with a special tribute to the late Ciara Mageean