The Eden Project in Cornwall has unveiled a number of celebratory events for 2026 as it marks 25 years since opening.
The attraction in Bodelva, opened its doors on 17th March 2001, transforming an empty clay mine into an expansive global garden, featuring expansive covered biomes and outdoor gardens.
Since then, the site which is heated by its own deep geothermal energy well, has welcomed more than 25 million visitors from all over the world, including many groups.
Some of the highlights for visitors in 2026
It is opening a giant marble run in March with more than 100 metres of wooden runs weaving across six different locations throughout the gardens.
In May the Eden Project will return to the Chelsea Flower Show with a garden celebrating renewal, nature and the power of young people to shape the future.
Inspired by Morecambe’s coastal landscape and named after Eric Morecambe (who would be turning 100 in 2026), the bring Me Sunshine Garden will move to the coastal town after the flower show, offering a first look at Eden Project Morecambe, a new development set to open in 2028.
The 150th Eden Sessions live music concerts will take place throughout June and July. The day festivals take place on an intimate stage in front of the Biomes. Artists announced for 2026 so far include Wolf Alice, Snow Patrol, Bastille and Mika.
Eden Sessions announced so far:
- 16th June - Wolf Alice
- 17th June - Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts
- 18th June - Snow Patrol
- 20th June - Becky Hill
- 26th June - Pixies
- 5th July - Bowling for Soup, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
- 9th July - Bastille
- 10th July - Ben Howard
- 11th July - The Maccabees
- 12th July - Mika
A huge crater transformed into beautiful gardens
The Eden Project features a range of environments, from the Rainforest Biome, replicating the humid tropics in Southeast Asia, West Africa and South America; to the Mediterranean Biome where visitors can experience sights, scents and stories from the Mediterranean, California, South Africa and Western Australia.
Each of the environments is home to more than 1,000 varieties of plants. The Core Building is home to the permanent Invisible Worlds exhibition exploring how life is shaped by, and shapes, invisible systems and how if they are threatened so are we.
A variety of guided tours take place everyday, offering further insight into the plants and gardens at the Eden Project and the environments they live in.
Group visits
Groups of 15 or more can visit and take advantage of packages and discounts, designed for a range of group sizes, interests and ages. Free entry is provided for the coach driver and group organiser.
Coach and minibus parking is available a short walk from the entrance where groups will be greeted by a member of the team.
For more information about the Eden Project, visit www.edenproject.com.
