Royal Pavilion’s Brand-New COLOUR Exhibition Opens

The exhibition officially opened on Friday 21 March (International Colour Day)

Visitors will explore how colour shaped the palace’s extravagant design, inviting visitors to experience the bold and dramatic style that makes the Pavilion one of Britain’s most unique landmarks.

Brighton, March 21st 2025: The launch of the new 'COLOUR' exhibition at the Royal pavilion

Brighton’s Royal Pavilion has opened a brand-new exhibition that celebrates the magic and meaning of colour through immersive displays, art installations, and sensory experiences.

COLOUR opened on 21 March and runs until 19 October 2025, celebrating the vibrant hues of the Royal Pavilion. This exhibition explores how colour shaped the palace’s extravagant design, inviting visitors to experience the bold and dramatic style that makes it one of Britain’s most unique landmarks.

The exhibition offers extravagant photo opportunities, including a hand-painted, “rainbow road” by artist Lois O’hara that leads through the gardens to the Pavilion’s grand entrance.

Inside, each of the Regency palace’s already colourful rooms have been enhanced with lighting, sound and colour-themed objects.

Highlights include the Banqueting Room which has been transformed into a dazzling Feast of Colour, complete with multi-coloured fantasy food and jars of vivid pigment.

Visitors can also see exclusive artist collaborations, such as a bespoke hat designed by legendary British milliner Stephen Jones, a paper flower display that turns a floral carpet into 3D by Karen Hsu and an exquisite Bird of Paradise created by Zack Mclaughlin.

For the first time ever, the Great Kitchen will become an interactive area of colourful play for children. And as well as being visually stimulated by rarely-seen costumes and objects, visitors will be invited to hear colour too with a special immersive soundtrack in the Music Room. Cami the Chamelon will take children on a colourful journey of the Pavilion, while adults can discover the historical significance of every single magnificent room.

Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is one of the most unusual and pioneering historic buildings of its time. It’s always been a masterpiece of colour. This exhibition lets visitors experience it in a new way - immersing themselves in the shades and textures that made it a sensation in the 1820s and continue to today. “The palace interior is as much a work of art as the building itself. Each room is devoted to a specific colour and emotion, featuring carefully curated artistic interventions demonstrating how colour was used to evoke feelings and create enchanting and sensual interiors in the 1820s.

— Alexandra Loske, Curator of the Royal Pavilion

Alongside the exhibition, Brighton & Hove Museums has lined up a packed programme of events, including paint and sip workshops, conversations in colour talks, a Pride Family Picnic, and even a Silent Disco.

Designed by architect John Nash for King George IV in the early 19th century, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is one of the UK’s most extraordinary historic sites. Its blend of Indian and Chinese-inspired architecture with lavish, unconventional interiors reflects George IV’s flair for opulence and innovation. A true Brighton landmark, its striking design fascinates visitors worldwide, making it a must-see destination for those drawn to its rich history, artistic grandeur, and unique cultural significance.

Throughout the exhibition, Brighton & Hove Museums has partnered with YesColours, a sustainable paint company.

Come and experience Brighton’s most dazzling exhibition which runs until 19 October 2025