Orchids After Hours

A highlight of Kew Gardens’ annual orchid festival, this series of late openings invites visitors into the vibrant tropical environs of the Princess of Wales Conservatory after dark for a special evening of entertainment celebrating China, the subject country of the 2026 festival. Guests will be able to enjoy live music by Chinese artists mui zyu and Yijia, witness a fashion walk featuring traditional clothing, and take part in a woodblock printing workshop. There’ll also be an opportunity to hear from some of Kew’s resident scientists about the Gardens’ pioneering scientific research projects in China, and of course, a chance to get up close to the colourful orchid displays.