The Bartlett Summer Show 2026: Launch Party

About

The Bartlett Summer Show Launch Party celebrates the opening of the Bartlett Summer Show 2026 in UCL’s newly revitalised Main Quad, reimagined as part of the UCL200 celebrations.

Set at the heart of UCL’s Bloomsbury campus, the historic Quad will provide the backdrop for an evening of food stalls, bars, live music and DJs, bringing together students, staff, alumni and guests to celebrate the work of the past academic year.

Following the Private View at 22 Gordon Street, the launch party marks the official opening celebrations for one of the largest student architecture exhibitions in the world, showcasing work from nearly 1,000 students across The Bartlett School of Architecture.

The evening offers an opportunity to reconnect with the Bartlett community, celebrate student achievement and experience the exhibition in a lively social setting. The programme will also include a prize-giving ceremony led by a specially invited show opener.

Booking information

• Open to Bartlett students, staff, alumni, friends and family.
• Tickets are free but must be booked in advance and do not guarantee entry. Please arrive promptly, as prizes will be awarded at the start of the evening.
• You must show a valid ticket to gain entry to the event.

Frequently asked questions

Sponsors

Main sponsor: 

AHMM

Additional sponsors:

Foster + Partners

Perfect Colours

Access

• We are committed to making our spaces and events accessible. If you have any access requirements, please contact the Bartlett School of Architecture Communications team at architecture.comms@ucl.ac.uk.
• You can find more information about visiting the Bartlett here.

2026 is the year in which we celebrate UCL’s bicentenary, marking 200 years since UCL’s establishment as the first university in London. On 11 February 2026, UCL will begin a year of celebration to mark our Bicentenary. UCL200 will be an exciting and varied programme of activities, events and storytelling, celebrating and reinforcing UCL’s commitment to our founding values, highlighting the excellence and impact of our groundbreaking work and people, and presenting an ambitious and inspiring portrait of our future.