Summer Exhibition

Experience the Summer Exhibition, the world’s largest open-submission art exhibition. Discover amazing artworks by talented emerging artists alongside well-known names.

About the Royal Academy of Arts

Visit the Royal Academy of Arts on Piccadilly and explore free displays and exciting art exhibitions.

Founded in 1768 by artists and architects, the Academy continues to support and celebrate art in all forms.

What can you see there?

The Royal Academy features a wide range of exhibitions, from ancient sculptures to modern and contemporary art. Its collection includes works by famous British artists such as John Constable, J. M. W. Turner and David Hockney.

The Academy also hosts the famous Summer Exhibition every year.

What is the Summer Exhibition?

The Summer Exhibition is the world’s oldest open-entry art exhibition. Anyone can submit artwork for a chance to be included. It features pieces from new artists as well as well-known names like Tracey Emin and Bruce Nauman.

Where is it?

The Royal Academy of Arts is located at Burlington House on Piccadilly in west London.

Public Transport

Tube: Piccadilly Circus or Green Park

Train: Victoria Station

From Piccadilly Circus, walk along Piccadilly towards Green Park. The Royal Academy of Arts is opposite Fortnum & Mason.

You can also enter through Burlington Gardens, which is close to:

• Oxford Circus
• Bond Street

Tickets and opening times

Ticket prices depend on the exhibition.

Opening hours:

• Tuesday to Sunday: 10am–6pm
• Friday: 10am–9pm

Facilities & Accessibility

See detailed accessibility information for this venue on AccessAble

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