RTÉ has announced the Big Big Ticket Giveaway, offering audiences across Ireland the chance to win seats for The Late Late Toy Show, one of the most sought-after tickets of the year.
The giveaway was officially launched on The Late Late Show tonight, with host Patrick Kielty announcing that applications are now open. Entries close at 5pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, and can be made at rte.ie/latelate
On Friday, 21 November, The Late Late Toy Show Big Big Giveaway Day will see the Toy Show take over RTÉ's national airwaves. Lucky entrants who answer a live phone call within five rings will win a pair of tickets to attend the show on Friday, 5 December 2025.
Tickets will be given away throughout the day across RTÉ Radio 1, 2FM, lyric fm, Raidió na Gaeltachta, and RTÉ Gold, as well as on Today with Maura Derrane, Dáithí Ó Sé and Sinéad Kennedy on RTÉ One, and The Late Late Show itself. There will also be exclusive giveaways on RTÉ’s social channels.
Patrick Kielty said: "The Toy Show is a night of magic - joy, toys, music and fun. And every year our studio audience bring their magic like no other. Last year, we were blown away when 100,000 people applied for Toy Show audience tickets. This year we’re delighted RTÉ programmes are joining the party to give even more people the chance to be part of the magic."
The Late Late Toy Show airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Friday, 5 December 2025.