Floriade
16 September – 15 October 2023
Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring
Dogs’ Day Out
15 Oct
Great Big Bulb Dig
16 Oct
Floriade, Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring returns to Canberra’s beautiful Commonwealth Park, from Saturday 16 September to Sunday 15 October.
The 2023 theme Floral Wonderland invites you to explore the magical charm of over one million blooms. Experience a diverse program of entertainment, cultural celebrations, food and wine, horticultural workshops, market traders, artistic displays and more as Floriade celebrates all things flowers, food and gardens.
Floriade is a free non-ticketed event with gates opening from 9.30am – 5.30pm daily. Last entry 5.15pm.
NightFest, Floriade’s dark side, returns for four captivating nights from 28 September to 1 October.
Tickets are required and are on sale now.
PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE ONLY PERMITTED AT FLORIADE ON 15 OCTOBER DURING DOGS’ DAY OUT.
Please go to THE FAQS for more information.
Event information
Everything you need to know to plan and enjoy your Floriade experience.
What’s on
Make the most of your time at Floriade with a program packed with something for everyone.
Floriade Across the City
Floriade expands across the city this year with the introduction of our first Satellite Site at Lanyon Homestead, the return of Floriade Community, and Floriade-themed promotions at businesses around the city through Floriade About Town.
Floriade Sponsors
Synergy Group is the official Presenting Partner of Floriade. Synergy Group is one of Canberra’s leading consulting and professional services firms.
Discover more of Floriade
Step behind the scenes of Floriade with Head Gardener, Tim Howard, watch Floriade 2022 highlights and view the Floriade image gallery.
People’s Choice Award Winner 2022
We’re thrilled to announce that Floriade was awarded Canberra’s Favourite Family Event in Out in Canberra’s People’s Choice Awards 2022.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture, and pay respects to Elders past and present.
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