The image shows two women posing together in front of the MasterChef logo on a TV studio set. The backdrop features orange shelving with kitchen items and a brick wall aesthetic. One woman on the left is wearing a white chef's coat with her arms crossed, and the other on the right is wearing a bold red floral/patterned dress with gold jewellery. Both are smiling warmly at the camera.

About RTS Midlands: Masterchef + Q&A

Join the Royal Television Society Midlands for an exclusive MasterChef screening followed by a Q&A with judges Grace Dent and Anna Haugh

Shine TV's MasterChef returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its 22nd year, bringing the heat to a brand-new studio in Digbeth, Birmingham, for its most thrilling series yet, Judging duties lie with a brand-new duo - the inimitable Grace Dent and renowned chef Anna Haugh. Both are primed and ready to test 48 of the country's best amateur cooks with some of the most arduous and spectacular culinary challenges yet.

Seven weeks of battle stand between those amateurs and their dream of taking the title, but only one will hit the gold standard and become MasterChef  Champion 2026. Only one thing is guaranteed: getting there will be no walk in the park.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please book early via the Royal Television Society website to avoid disappointment.
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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