Can members book RA Summer Exhibition 2027 tickets earlier?

Members' priority booking for Royal Academy of Arts opens on 15 May 2027.

Is the RA Summer Exhibition 2027 on-sale date confirmed?

No. This date is our estimate, worked out from when the same thing went on sale last year, and the venue has not published it. Check the venue's own page before planning around it.

When do RA Summer Exhibition 2027 tickets go on sale?

RA Summer Exhibition 2027 tickets go on sale on Monday 12 April 2027. This date is our estimate, worked out from last year, and the venue has not confirmed it.

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Every date for this one

Who	Opens	How we know
Members' priority booking	15 May 2027	Confirmed at source
General sale	12 April 2027	Our estimate, from last year

Dates marked our estimate are worked out from last year's pattern and are not confirmed by the venue. Check before planning around one.

The earlier way in

RA Friends from £152/yr, Young Friend from £72/yr - unlimited free entry and preview days

Friends of the RA go free with no booking, and preview from 15 May 2027

What happens if you miss it

This does not usually sell out immediately, so arriving late costs you choice rather than access.