Late Late Toy Show 2026 Applications Open: How to Apply for This Year’s Show
- Producers for RTÉ's annual festive television special, The Late Late Toy Show, have officially opened the application process for children wishing to take part in the broadcast, according...
- Families across Ireland can now submit applications online through the official broadcaster portal at RTÉ.ie/latelate, as reported by RTÉ.ie.
- The search follows a successful run for the previous year's program.
Producers for RTÉ’s annual festive television special, The Late Late Toy Show, have officially opened the application process for children wishing to take part in the broadcast, according to RTÉ.ie. Host Patrick Kielty is returning to helm the program, with submissions closing at midnight on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Application Details and Key Dates for The Late Late Toy Show 2026
Families across Ireland can now submit applications online through the official broadcaster portal at RTÉ.ie/latelate, as reported by RTÉ.ie. The application window remains open until midnight on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Producers are looking for children who possess what organizers describe as a special Toy Show sparkle, whether they want to demonstrate new toys or perform on stage during the broadcast. The stars of the Toy Show have always been our amazing kids,
Kielty said, according to RTÉ.ie. And this year we’re looking forward to them shining brighter than ever.
So if you want to dream big and show Ireland and the world what you’ve got, the adventure starts here…
Audience Reach and Charity Impact from Previous Broadcasts
The search follows a successful run for the previous year’s program. The program also generated 642,000 streams on the RTÉ Player from domestic and international viewers. In addition to broadcast metrics, the program serves as a major fundraising vehicle. The appeal has raised a cumulative total of €30 million since its inception. Last year’s stage featured more than 300 children participating in toy demonstrations, musical performances, and book reviews, setting a benchmark for the scale of involvement expected for the upcoming production.
