The Journal

Few dates are as firmly inked into the British social calendar as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It remains the most influential international flower show in the world and one of London’s most widely photographed springtime events. In 2026, the show returns to the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 19–23 May, with extended public opening hours on selected days and the ever-popular Chelsea Late evening opening. Guests can expect boundary-pushing contemporary garden design, trend-setting planting schemes that set the tone for seasons ahead and a crowd that understands the authority of a well-chosen outfit.