The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, one of the UK‘s most prestigious horticultural events, is currently taking place in London. Held in the grounds of the Royal Horticultural Society since 1912, the Chelsea Flower Show has long been a barometer for the ideas shaping our gardens and green spaces. Each year, the event draws leading botanists, members of the royal family and celebrities in their thousands each year.
For 2026, there’s wildly creative floral displays designed to raise awareness of topical issues, exhibits from world-renowned horticulturalists and planting strategies inspired by sustainability. It’s the latter that makes this year’s Chelsea Flower Show feel particularly significant, as gardeners and designers respond to changing climates and how it impacts the nature around us.
Here’s everything you need to know about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026…
When is Chelsea Flower Show?
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show runs from Tuesday 19 May to Saturday 23 May. Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May are reserved for RHS members, while the show opens to the public from Thursday 21 May through to Saturday. Show hours run from 8am to 8pm most days, with a special late-evening opening on Friday and the traditional plant sell-off beginning on Saturday afternoon.
How to visit Chelsea Flower Show
Tickets for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show are available through the Royal Horticultural Society weeks in advance and have now sold out. As per the RHS website: “Tickets are currently sold out, please check back regularly as returns may become available. Dining experiences and add-ons are still available to book.”
You can of course watch from home on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer throughout the week.
The show takes place on Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, and the nearest Underground stations are Sloane Square and Victoria. If you already have a ticket, we recommend using public transport due to road closures and limited parking.
Best gardens at Chelsea Flower Show
Major attractions this year include the Lady Garden Foundation ‘Silent No More’ Garden, which aims to raise awareness of – and encourage much-needed conversation about – the five gynaecological cancers.
Another much talked-about exhibit is the RHS and King’s Foundation “Curious Garden”, with input from King Charles, King’s Foundation ambassador David Beckham, and King’s Foundation and RHS Ambassador Alan Titchmarsh. Among this year’s most talked-about displays is the RHS and King’s Foundation “Curious Garden”, designed by Frances Tophill with input from Charles III, David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh. The garden includes a beehive, an oak “museum of curiosities” structure and seven raised beds inspired by Beckham’s number seven’ shirt.
Keep scrolling for our roundup of the best blooms and flowers at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026…
