Get ready for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for 2026 with the most prestigious flower show arriving in May.
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All the information you'll need on Chelsea Flower Show is below, along with more information on where Chelsea Flower Show is, when it is, tickets and what you can expect from the flower show this year.
Head to our Chelsea Flower Show hub page for all the latest coverage of the Show
We'll update this article with information as we have it, so keep this article bookmarked to make sure you don't miss all the information on Chelsea Flower Show tickets, dates and more.
Here's everything we know so far about Chelsea Flower Show 2026!
Visiting Chelsea Flower Show
Where is the Chelsea Flower Show?
It takes place at the Royal Hospital Grounds, Chelsea, London SW3 4SR. The nearest tube station is Sloane Square, which is just a 15 minute ride from London Paddington.
Which entrance should I go into?
There are four entrances to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The main entrances being the London Gate, on Royal Hospital Road, and the Bull Ring Gate, on Chelsea Embankment.
When is Chelsea Flower Show?
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show runs from Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 May 2026.
Chelsea Flower Show tickets
How much are tickets to Chelsea Flower Show?
There are two members only days (where only RHS members can buy tickets and attend the show). These members only days are the first two days of the show: Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May.
The show then becomes open for non-members (and members too) from Thursday 21 May through to the shows last day, Saturday 23 May.
Prices for the public on these days are from £77.25 to £133.90.
Become an RHS member to visit Chelsea Flower Show on the members-only days, get discounted tickets and to receive information about the show.
Where can I buy tickets to Chelsea Flower Show?
Tickets are now available and you can buy Chelsea Flower Show tickets on the RHS website.
Show guides can be bought for £18 including postage which will be mailed to you one week before the show.
What are the opening times for the Chelsea Flower Show?
This year the show is open from 8am to 8pm from Tuesday 19 May to Friday 22 May. The final day, Saturday 23 May will be 8am to 5:30pm.
Does my child need a ticket? And can I bring my dog?
While some RHS shows allow ticket holders to bring children under 16, this does not include Chelsea. Children under five are not permitted (and no prams, pushchairs or babes in arms) and children over five will require full price tickets.
And, sadly, dogs are not permitted.
Is there a preview day this year?
The two members days are often referred to as the 'preview days'. This year that's Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May.
What do I need on the day?
Usually the answer to this is very dependent on the weather! Read our article on ten essentials for visiting the Chelsea Flower Show.
What's new this year?
Stay tuned to this page and our Chelsea Flower Show hub page for everything that's released.
What are the gardens at The Chelsea Flower Show?
You can find all the details of the gardens released so far in our dedicated guide: First details of the gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Discover who is designing what, the show's themes and unexpected changes for 2026.
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Gardens Illustrated at Chelsea
Of course, Gardens Illustrated will be there too. Come and see us at our stand: we'll let you know the details when we know about it!
What else can you do at Chelsea Flower Show?
Besides the fabulous show gardens to explore, there's the Great Pavilion, which features growers from all over the world showcasing blooms, and in which you can buy the best gardening kit around along with plants for your own space (see last year's exhibitors you can shop online here). The Great Pavilion is also an opportunity to discover more about recent advances in the world of horticulture, including up-to-the-minute research.
Then there are demos and announcements to attend such as the RHS Chelsea Sustainable Product of the Year and countless eateries for resting and refreshments.
Visiting London for Chelsea? Here's what else you can see and do nearby.
Want to design a garden at Chelsea Flower Show?
The process can be very rewarding, exhausting and can cost money. But it could change your life. Here's our guide on how to get a garden at Chelsea Flower Show.
Have fun!
