RA Summer Exhibition 2026

The Royal Academy of Arts presents the 258th Summer Exhibition, a unique celebration of contemporary art and architecture, providing a vital platform and support for the artistic community.

The exhibition will feature over 1500 artworks, the majority of which will be available to buy. Sales will directly support the exhibiting artists and the RA’s charitable work, including training the next generation of artists at the Royal Academy Schools.

Internationally acclaimed artist and Royal Academician Ryan Gander has co-ordinated this year’s Summer Exhibition and, with the Summer Exhibition Committee, will explore the theme of ‘Interconnectedness’. This year, the Royal Academy is celebrating 20 years of Insight Investment sponsoring the Summer Exhibition. In line with the theme, art works in different media, including architecture, print, painting and sculpture, will be integrated throughout the exhibition, creating conversations with each other rather than being confined to their own spaces. Gander has introduced an exhibition device to connect each room in the exhibition and create cohesion; a horizontal line that travels at eye level around the walls of the galleries. This line will sit two metres above the floor, with artworks being placed above or below it.

£23.50-£25.50 (including donation)

Tues-Sun 10am-6pm

Fri: 10am-9pm