# Event Details - **Event Name**: RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Everyone is invited to join our special event celebrating architect Níall McLaughlin.About this EventJoin us for an unforgettable evening honouring the Royal Gold Medallist 2026, Níall McLaughlin, founder of Stirling Prize-winning studio Níall McLaughlin Architects.This is your opportunity to learn more about Níall’s work, renowned for its strong emphasis on the inventive use of building materials, the qualities of light, and the relationship between the building and its surroundings. Illustrated by multiple projects including The New Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge; International Rugby Experience, Limerick; and Bishop Edward King Chapel, Ripon Theological College.Be a part of the live premiere of our newly commissioned film that explores the thoughtful, innovative, and well-crafted approach his practice employs to both delight and inspire.An evening to celebrate and explore the Royal Gold Medal which is approved personally by His Majesty the King. Given in recognition of a lifetime’s work advancing architecture, it is one of the world’s highest architectural honours.The Royal Gold Medal Lecture will also be available as a livestream event, hosted online, to give access for those who cannot attend in person.PriceIn-person tickets:General admissions: £25 + VATRIBA Members and RIBA Student Members save 50%: £12.50 + VATLivestream tickets:General admissions: £10 +VATRIBA Members: £8 +VATRIBA Student Member: £5 + VATAttendee infoIn-person attendeesAccess is via Exhibition Road entrance.Tickets include a complimentary drink and canapés followed by a bar selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments. All major debit/credit cards accepted.There is no dress code for this event, and we encourage you to embrace your personal style by dressing in any way you feel comfortable, enabling you to express your authentic self.British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be provided throughout the event. During checkout please advise any accessibility needs.Please note smoking is not permitted onsite.Livestream attendeesThe link to the livestream will be sent to you on Monday 27 April.A reminder email will be sent on the day of the event.If you have not received 2 hours prior to the event, please contact events@riba.org.Accessibility infoThe Royal Geographical Society’s building includes a range of features to support and welcome individuals with access requirements. Step-free access is available via the main entrance on Exhibition Road. More information regarding access at the venue can be found here.If you would like to discuss your attendance and inclusion and/or access needs to attend the event comfortably, email events@riba.org.Timings6.30pm – Doors open7.00pm – Event and Livestream starts: Welcome7.05pm – Premiere of the Royal Gold Medal film, celebrating Níall McLaughlin and Royal Gold Medal Honour7.20pm – Speeches from host: RIBA President Chris Williamson, RIBA Chief Executive Dr Valerie Vaughan-Dick MBE and Medallist Nominator, Chris Dyson7.45pm – Medal presentation and keynote lecture from Níall McLaughlin8.30pm – Livestream ends. Drinks and canapés for in-person guests10.00pm – Event closesPlease note timings are subject to minor changes.Find your ticketsWhen you order tickets on Eventbrite, an account is created using the email address you entered during checkout. To access your tickets, click the link in your confirmation email.Alternatively, log in to the Eventbrite app or website using the email address used when purchasing, and go to Tickets.Your order confirmation email: On completing your order, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to your ticket(s). If you cannot find the confirmation in your inbox, please check your junk or spam folder.Your ticket will have a QR code that will be scanned on arrival. This can be scanned from your mobile phone. You do not need to print your ticket.This event is supported by Champagne Taittinger https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a2e5a500-fd2d-11f0-8d9a-23ed2db22260-rimg-w1200-h665-dc010102-gmir.png Terms and ConditionsA photographer may cover this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA events. By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event.If RIBA has to postpone or cancel the event the booker is entitled to a full refund of the ticket price only.On entry to the event you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules.RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder.By registering for this event, you agree to your contact details being shared with RIBA sponsors and corporate partners associated with this event. You can unsubscibe from communications with these partners at any time.The details you provide will be used in line RIBA's Data Protection obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy.Where tickets are refunded, please note ticketing fees are non-refundable.Your information, including dietary and accessibility requests, may be shared with our partners, including third-party venues and security. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941 - **Event Categories**: virtual, sports, exhibitions, entertainment, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.13, max: 32.8, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) - **lat**: 51.5013608 - **long**: -0.1751214 - **full address**: The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4a041defbe5ec05596f1a03554d2ac9b3c81c231998fddd845806c2229e1fd38-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf91d1b-gmir.jpg?v=1769703324 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin being held? - **A:** RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin? - **A:** Ticket prices for RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin range from GBP 7 to GBP 33 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 33 + GBP 2 fee + GBP 5 taxAvailableRIBA MemberGBP 17 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 3 taxAvailableRIBA Student MemberGBP 17 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 3 taxAvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 14 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 2 taxAvailableRIBA MemberGBP 11 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 2 taxAvailableRIBA Student MemberGBP 7 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin? - **A:** RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin is organized by RIBA. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4a041defbe5ec05596f1a03554d2ac9b3c81c231998fddd845806c2229e1fd38-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf91d1b-gmir.jpg?v=1769703324", "startDate": "2026-04-30T18:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-30T22:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Kensington Gore", "postalCode": "SW7 2AR", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.5013608", "longitude": "-0.1751214" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Everyone is invited to join our special event celebrating architect Níall McLaughlin.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-30T22:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "lowPrice": "7.13", "highPrice": "32.80", "price": "7.13", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941", "price": "32.80", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941", "price": "16.75", "name": "RIBA Member" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941", "price": "16.75", "name": "RIBA Student Member" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941", "price": "13.55", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941", "price": "10.98", "name": "RIBA Member" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-níall-mclaughlin/100001981701970941", "price": "7.13", "name": "RIBA Student Member" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "RIBA", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/riba/17599329", "description": "The Royal Institute of British Architects champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members." } ] } ] ```