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Garden shows, events & festivals 2026

18 upcoming events across the UK. From RHS Chelsea to local plant fairs, here is every show worth putting in your diary.

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The UK hosts over 50 major garden shows, flower shows, and plant fairs each year. The RHS runs five flagship shows including Chelsea (May) and Malvern (May and September). BBC Gardeners' World holds three seasonal fairs. Local plant hunters' fairs run March to September across the Midlands and North. Most events require advance booking.

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Past events 2026

These events have already taken place this year. Most return on the same dates each year, so use them as a reference for planning your 2027 calendar.

May 2026

Bright yellow daffodils representing the start of the spring flower show season
Flower Show 19-23 May

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Mature trees in an urban park setting
Festival 16 May

Urban Tree Festival

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston
Vibrant mixed floral display at an RHS show
Flower Show 7-10 May

RHS Malvern Spring Festival

Three Counties Showground, Malvern
Specialist nursery stall with flowering perennials at a spring plant fair
Plant Fair Various dates throughout May

Plant Hunters' Fairs (May)

Midlands & North England (multiple venues)
Wildflowers blooming in the Hampshire countryside
Festival 1-3 May

BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair

Beaulieu, Hampshire

April 2026

Lush cottage-style cutting garden in full spring bloom
Garden Show 30 April

Perch Hill Garden Open Day

Perch Hill Farm, East Sussex
Vintage steam locomotive in a garden railway setting
Exhibition 25 April

National Garden Railway Show

NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Field of golden daffodils in spring bloom
Flower Show 18-19 April

Daffodil Society Annual Show

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston
Plant fair stalls full of perennials and cottage garden plants
Plant Fair Various dates throughout April

Plant Hunters' Fairs (April)

Midlands & North England (multiple venues)

March 2026

Pink cyclamen flowering in a terracotta pot
Flower Show 28 March

Cyclamen Society Annual Show

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston
Vibrant pink and yellow orchids on display at the RHS Orchid Show
Flower Show 13-15 March

RHS Orchid Show

RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
Stalls of flowering plants for sale at a plant fair
Plant Fair Various dates throughout March

Plant Hunters' Fairs (March)

Midlands & North England (multiple venues)

Tips for visiting garden shows

Book early

RHS Chelsea and BBC Gardeners' World Live sell out months in advance. Set a reminder for when tickets go on sale, typically October for the following year.

Arrive early or late

The first and last hours of each day are the quietest. Show gardens photograph best in morning light. Plant sales often reduce prices on the final afternoon.

Bring the right kit

Comfortable shoes, a trolley or sturdy bag for plant purchases, sunscreen (you will be outside all day), and a waterproof layer. British weather applies.

Talk to the growers

The specialist nurseries at plant fairs and flower shows are staffed by the people who grow the plants. Ask about soil, aspect, and what grows well in your area.

Plan your gardening year

Garden shows are a brilliant way to discover new plants and get expert advice. For inspiration between events, explore our Plant Finder with over 125 plants suited to UK gardens, or check our seasonal guides to see what to plant this month.

If you are planning a visit to an established garden, our Gardens to Visit directory covers over 200 gardens across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, searchable by region and garden type.

Event dates are confirmed for the 2026 season where available. Some events release exact dates closer to the time. Click any event card for full details, location, and the latest information.