Friday nights at the RA
We're open late! Great art, great food, great shopping until 9pm every Friday.
3 February – 28 April 2024
J.M.W. Turner and Ellen Gallagher. Joshua Reynolds and Yinka Shonibare. John Singleton Copley and Hew Locke. Past and present collide in one powerful exhibition.
1 March – 30 June 2024
Angelica Kauffman RA was one of the most celebrated artists of the 18th century. In this major exhibition, we trace her trajectory from child prodigy to one of Europe's most sought-after painters.
17 February 2024 – 12 January 2025
See Frederic, Lord Leighton’s Victorian masterpiece in our free Collection Gallery this year.
Are you 25 or under? Go halves with us
See great art for less with half-price tickets to all RA exhibitions. All you need to do is sign up online for free.
Drop in and draw
Drop in on the first Friday night of the month for a free evening of drawing. The sessions are led by artist educators and basic drawing materials are provided.
- Workshop
Drop in and draw
5 April 2024
- Workshop
Drop in and draw
3 May 2024
- Workshop
Drop in and draw
7 June 2024
Eating and drinking
On Friday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30pm, enjoy a complimentary pintxo with every drink purchased at The Poster Bar by José in Burlington Gardens. No need to book, just turn up.
Enjoy tapas by José Pizarro until 9pm on Friday nights at the acclaimed chef’s restaurant in Burlington Gardens.
Shop late
Shop with us for longer every Friday. Find an ever-changing collection of exclusively created and carefully selected art, books and gifts.