What’s on at Kew Gardens this March

March 2026 at Kew Gardens is a transition point where the vibrant indoor displays of winter meet the first delicate blooms of spring. Whether you’re looking for global art, mindful meditation, or a classic stroll through the cherry blossoms, here is your guide to what’s happening.
Seasonal highlights & festivals
Orchids 2026 | until 8th March 2026 | Pre-booking essential

Running until 8th March, the 2026 Orchid festival takes inspiration from China’s remarkable biodiversity, heritage and design traditions, filling Kew’s Princess of Wales glasshouse with a dazzling array of orchids and large-scale floral installations. Wander among dragons, lanterns and intricate plant sculptures that bring to life the beauty and wildlife of one of the world’s most biodiverse countries and experience a burst of colour and warmth in the winter months.

Sounds of Blossom | 14th March – 6th April | 11am – 6pm | Across the Gardens

Awaken your senses with spectacular blooms and uplifting music, set within the serenity of London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. This spring, immerse yourself in the splendour of nature at Sounds of Blossom. In collaboration with the Royal College of Music for the third consecutive year, seven new compositions have been created by talented music students, inspired by the unique charm of Kew’s lush spring landscape and our world-renowned magnolia and cherry blossoms.

Art & photography exhibitions The Singh Twins and Flora Indica | until 12th April 2026 | Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art | Included with entry

Now running in Kew’s Shirley Sherwood Gallery, two complementary exhibitions explore the complex colonial history of botanical art through both historical and contemporary lenses. In Gallery 5, Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire by internationally acclaimed artists The Singh Twins showcases a striking new body of work inspired by Kew’s botanical archives.

Flora Indica: Recovering the lost histories of Indian botanical art, displayed in Galleries 1–4 will be the first-ever public display of 52 rediscovered botanical illustrations by Indian artists commissioned by British botanists between 1790 and 1850.

An accompanying Indian flora walking tour runs each Sunday and Wednesday until 29th March, departing from Victoria Plaza at 11.30am.

International Garden Photographer of the Year: Exhibition 19 | 14th February – 9th March 2026 | Opposite the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art

IGPOTY touring exhibition 19 will launch at Kew Gardens and will feature a curated selection of high-placed photographs. The competition is a celebration of our planet’s green spaces, flora, fauna, and fungi showcased via some of the world’s finest photography, with a special Captured at Kew category showcasing the best of the Gardens across all seasons.

Wellness & nature

Horticultural highlights

Early swathes of magnolia bring delicate clouds of pastel pinks overhead – look for hotspots by Elizabeth Gate, The Hive and along Princess Walk. Sunny spots of daffodils dazzle with their bright yellow hues across the Great Broad Walk Borders and throughout the Natural Area and Woodland Garden.

Sound baths in nature | 10th & 25th March | 4 – 5pm | Nash Conservatory

Immerse yourself in the calming sounds of gongs, singing bowls and gentle percussion for a therapeutic sonic experience in one of London’s most iconic green spaces. No previous experience is needed for this expert-led session, making it the perfect opportunity to try a new way of reaching deep meditation and relaxation.

Coming soon

Henry Moore: Monumental Nature | opens 9th May

From early May, experience the awe-inspiring scale and beauty of Henry Moore’s sculptures in the stunning landscape of Kew Gardens. Henry Moore: Monumental Nature will be the largest outdoor exhibition of Moore’s work ever presented, featuring over 100 pieces including 30 monumental sculptures set throughout the Gardens, alongside over 70 works on paper, models, and smaller pieces displayed in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. Join Kew for this once-in-a-generation event, organised with the Henry Moore Foundation. Visit https://www.kew.org/ for more information.