The Chelsea Flower Show is the uncontested highlight of the horticultural season.

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Every year, more than 160,000 people pour in to the grounds of the Chelsea Royal Hospital and file past exhibits which showcase the very latest trends in floristry and gardening.

Having been held since 1913 the festival is considered a must-see for both gardening enthusiasts and casual London tourists – as long as they can get a ticket that is.

Below, we've outlined exactly how to get tickets to this year's Chelsea Flower Show, as well as how much a space costs, so let's dig in.

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When is the Chelsea Flower Show 2026?

This year's Chelsea Flower Show will run from Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd May.

As per usual, the first two days are strictly reserved for RHS members – so Tuesday and Wednesday – and after that, all days are open to the public.

Are tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show sold out?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Royal Chelsea Hospital is pictured in the background as visitors view displays on the first public day of the Chelsea Flower Show on May 19, 2015 in London, England. The show, which has run annually since 1913 in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, is open to the public from 19 to 23 May and is expected to draw around 157,000 visitors. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
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No tickets are not sold out.

There are plenty of general sale tickets left the show. Otherwise, you can find tickets available on official hospitality website, Seat Unique.

When do Chelsea Flower Show tickets normally go on sale?

Chelsea Flower Show tickets often go on sale around mid-September or early October, although again, priority is given to RHS members.

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How to get tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Right now, you can buy general sale tickets through the official Chelsea Flower Show page on AXS.

Otherwise, you can find hospitality tickets at official partner Seat Unique. These tickets are far more expensive than the normal entry but they do have plenty of availability and they get you extra perks. This includes access to several lounges and restaurants around the venue as well as afternoon teas and exclusive foraging and planting experiences.

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How much are Chelsea Flower Show tickets?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: A visitor takes photographs of roses in the main pavilion on press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 20, 2024 in London, England. All the main garden categories return to the Royal Hospital Chelsea this year. The show gardens along Main Avenue, sanctuary and feature gardens explore themes through horticulture, while the 'All About Plants' area in the floral marquee focuses on planting. This year is billed as the most sustainable to date. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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The remaining Chelsea Flower Show tickets start at £114 for an all-day pass on the Saturday, and £137 for Thursday and Friday.

Otherwise, hospitality packages start at £649, however they go up to £996 depending on the day you pick.

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