The Royal Horticultural Society’s highly anticipated 2026 flower shows have been unveiled; RHS Malvern kicks off the spring season and the world-renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show is set to showcase another year of horticultural excellence and exceptional displays of floral art. With new locations RHS Sandringham Flower Show and RHS Badminton Flower Show debuting in summer 2026.
RHS Malvern Spring Festival, 7-10 May 2026, 9am-6pm
Where: Three Counties Showground, WR13 6NW
Tickets: £16.85 – £41.85
RHS Flower Show Season 2026 is set to commence in May with the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. From sensational Show Gardens to Blooming Borders where designers are given the opportunity to kick-start their career, gardening inspiration will be in abundance. The Indoor Plant Gardens and Festival of Houseplants will set visitors up for a summer of gardening, regardless of what the British weather brings our way. With fascinating talks, a dog day for your furry friends, and delectable food offerings, there is something for the whole family.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 19-23 May 2026, 8am-8pm
Where: Royal Hospital, Chelsea, SW3 4LW
Tickets: £77.25 – £133.90
Step back into the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea to enjoy the internationally acclaimed RHS Chelsea Flower Show. A prestigious event in the British calendar, and one that even the British Royal Family do not miss, with Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla regularly in attendance.
Representing the pinnacle of horticultural excellence, world class exhibitors will create gardens for visitors to enjoy that demonstrate some of the finest examples of garden design, uncover the current gardening trends and tackle the key issues facing horticulture today. The Great Pavillion is home to spectacular floral displays and inspirational growers who are there to offer visitors their expert knowledge and help attendees embrace their love for gardening. Guests of the show can also enjoy the finest dining experience or an evening of live music at RHS Chelsea Late.
RHS Badminton Flower Show, 8-12 July 2026, 10am – 6pm
Where: Badminton, GL9 1DD
Tickets: £38.48 – £47.61
RHS Badminton Flower Show will debut in July 2026, where visitors can expect to enjoy a variety of gardens and exhibits alongside remarkable floral installations and an exciting line-up of talks hosted by leading horticultural experts.
Nestled within the beautiful South Gloucestershire countryside, Badminton Estate is an idyllic location for this years’ flower show. Blending horticulture with heritage, visitors can expect to be inspired by local history and culture, traditional crafts, and country gardens. The show will celebrate new and upcoming garden designers with their Young Designer and Pocket Planting Gardens. Here visitors will have the opportunity to discover the next generation of designers and take away planting schemes they can try at home. The Greate Taste Market and Lakeside Restaurant will cater for all and provide visitors with an array of tasty treats they can enjoy as they journey through the show.
After a year at Badminton Estate, the show will be returning to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
RHS Sandringham Flower Show, 22-26 July 2026, 10am -5pm
Where: Sandringham Estate, PE35 6AB
Tickets: £38.90 – £43.06
The RHS is thrilled to be travelling to the breathtaking Norfolk countryside for the new RHS Sandringham Flower Show. The much-loved country home of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Sandringham Estate, will host the show this summer.
The new show is set to feature an exciting line-up of innovative coastal gardens, which will celebrate the unique conditions of the seaside, as well as inspirational Long Borders and the work of highly skilled floral artists. The Grow Forward Gardens will champion the role garden design plays in mitigating climate change and improving landscapes, while a fruit and summer vegetable competition is a great way to get the younger visitors involved.
Tickets for RHS Shows are available online from rhs.org.uk/shows-events.
To enjoy priority access to events, exclusive reduced rate tickets to RHS Flower Shows, and unlimited free days out to RHS Gardens, you can become an RHS Member today. Find out more here: rhs.org.uk/join-membership.
