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The Summer Exhibition is nearly here

It's nearly time for the Summer Exhibition – our annual celebration of art and artists, featuring over 1,000 works by household names and emerging talent.

We're also thrilled to say that we're hosting late openings on Saturdays, till 9pm, for the duration of the Summer Exhibition – meaning more opportunity to enjoy an unmissable celebration of British and international art.

But, as tennis is to Wimbledon and music is to Glastonbury, the art is only half the picture. It's the old friends, the art lovers, the young families and the singular characters, getting together year after year, that make the Summer Exhibition what it is.

Summer Exhibition 2026 opens 16 June. Become a Friend to visit again and again with a guest and up to four under 16s for free.

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Meet the Summer Exhibition coordinator

4 things to know about Ryan Gander RA

At 15, one of Britain’s most celebrated conceptual artists, Ryan Gander RA, first saw the Summer Exhibition and said, "One day I am going to apply to be in this exhibition." Now, he's coordinating it.

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Friends get more out of summer at the RA

Besides the benefit of unlimited entry to the Summer Exhibition, Friends of the RA can enjoy our members-only spaces in the Keeper's House by José Pizarro, where there are more ways to drink, dine and unwind than ever before.

Join today to enjoy vibrant dishes by the Spanish chef in a range of art-filled spaces, including a hidden cocktail bar and our brand-new Dining Room.

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A fresh season calls for a fresh style update. Discover luxurious lightweight scarves, statement jewellery, smart eyewear and more in our newest accessories collection.

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