Floriade About Town
Connecting Floriade with Canberra’s best places to eat, stay and explore
Floriade About Town extends the spirit of Floriade beyond Commonwealth Park and into venues across Canberra. Each year, local restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, retailers and attractions take part, creating a citywide program of spring-inspired experiences.
From seasonal menus and curated packages to creative in-venue activations, Floriade About Town offers new ways to explore and enjoy Canberra during Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring.
Discover Floriade About Town
Explore our curated About Town guides featuring the best food and drink experiences, family activities, national attractions and local favourites. Click a guide below to discover more.
Floriade About Town Participants
Browse all About Town participants and discover exclusive spring experiences, events and offers across Canberra!
Discover Canberra’s seasonal flavours with limited-edition menus, floral-inspired cocktails, dining experiences, fresh regional produce and more.
Click on the businesses below to explore each experience, view menus and offers, and start planning your culinary journey.
Continue your Floriade experience above the city at The Howling Moon, where flowers meet cocktails, woodfired pizza and panoramic Canberra views.
Enjoy limited-time spring specials at the Braddon BrewPub, crafted with seasonal ingredients and a distinctly BentSpoke twist.
Try the Feast of Flowers menu, including floral additions to the drinks list, all poured from local wineries and distilleries plus a 1kg baked brie special.
Watch science and spring collide with a colour-changing botanical drink experience.
Floriade takes flight at Canberra Airport. Arrive to floral cocktails, local treats and spring-inspired displays.
Floriade Tipsy Tea at the Yacht Club
Bottomless bubbles, lakeside views and a spring-inspired high tea at The Canberra Yacht Club.
Floriade Cocktail Dinner with Underground Spirits
A seasonal cocktail journey paired with a curated four-course menu at The Canberra Yacht Club.
Explore beneath the blooms with a limited-edition menu of floral cocktails and botanical flavours.
Experience Chef Clément Chauvin’s interpretation of Canberra in spring through a specially curated six-course menu for one night only on 24th of September.
Celebrate Floriade with a limited-edition spritz of elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda, and edible flower garnish.
Celebrating Floriade with a special edition menu featuring two new cocktails and a floral twist on a punch bowl.
Indulge in a blooming afternoon tea with botanical-inspired treats, teas and cocktails.
Pancakes, bubbles, high tea and floral-inspired experiences for Floriade About Town at Bloom Room.
Explore Spring Distilled with botanical martinis and floral whisky flights for a unique tasting experience.
Discover floral twists on the classic Old Fashioned, available throughout Floriade
Floriade High Tea is officially back to celebrate the season with their signature modern Shanghainese twist.
Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club
Enjoy spring lunches, floral cocktails and a themed Paint & Sip workshop.
Enjoy an elegant lakeside high tea just steps from Floriade. Use code FLORIADE when booking to receive a complimentary floral-inspired drink
From botanical gin truffles to floral chocolate-making workshops, savour a sweet taste of Floriade.
Enjoy seasonal cocktails infused with floral ingredients and crafted especially for Floriade About Town.
Inspired by Floriade’s Feast of Flowers, this elegant aperitivo experience brings European flair to one of Canberra’s most scenic settings.
Enjoy a garden-to-plate picnic among the blooms at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. One of only 39 keepsake picnic baskets available, designed to celebrate 39 years of Floriade in bloom.
From the Blush Blossom to the Yuzu Tiramisu, discover a vibrant taste of spring at Clover Dining.
Fromage, Fizz and Floral Feast at the Spring Salon in Grainger Gallery
10 October, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Celebrate the beauty of spring with an unforgettable evening where art, flowers and exceptional cheese come together with Le Cheeserie and Grainger Gallery.
Enjoy a seasonal lunch special paired with a signature Tulip Spritz at Olims Bar & Bistro.
Sip handcrafted botanical cocktails created in collaboration with UnderGround Spirits at this limited-time Floriade activation.
A limited-time menu inspired by colour, seasonal ingredients and the simple pleasure of sharing good food with good company.
Enjoy Floriade-inspired specials at Central Social Club, featuring Pork Belly Bites and Chicken & Chorizo Spaghetti.
Try Floriade and Friends, a limited-edition spring pizza topped with pancetta, mushroom, whipped ricotta, feta and edible flowers.
A Floriade-inspired High Tea Buffet featuring sweet and savoury delights, freshly baked scones, exclusive cocktails and colourful spring flavours on Sunday, 27 September.
Explore hands-on workshops for all ages, creative art displays, and community gatherings celebrating spring across Canberra for Floriade. Click through to learn more about each experience.
Workshops at Canberra Glassworks
Weekends and school holidays
Spring into the largest glassmaking studio in the Southern Hemisphere with Floriade-inspired workshops.
Friday Art Walks: Walking the Collection at The National Gallery of Australia
11, 18 25 September, and 9 October 12pm-2:45pm
Experience art and nature together on a guided walk through the National Collection.
First Coin of Floriade at The Royal Australian Mint
12 September
Kick off spring with a special launch event featuring a live coin swap draw, food trucks, live music and win the chance to mint the very first bluebell coin!
Weekdays 10am–4 pm Weekends 12pm–4 pm
Drop in to make your flower using upcycled materials and let your imagination bloom.
Floriade: Garden of Threaded Delights
11 – 20 September
The ACT Textile Arts Association 50th anniversary exhibition featuring vibrant embroidery, quilting, and Floriade themed photo spots.
Stories in bloom: Murrulangalang Storytime
16 and 23 September 10:15am – 11:00am
Featuring interactive storytelling, music, craft activities and playful experiences inspired by the colours, sounds and creativity of spring at The National Archives of Australia.
Dreaming a city in bloom: Floriade school holiday program
28, 29 September, 1, 6 and 8 October
10:15am – 11:30am
Celebrate Floriade with a fun morning of storytelling and floral-themed activities at The National Archives of Australia.
A Feast of Flowers in Portraits tour at the National Portrait Gallery
Daily from 12 September until 11 October, 1:00pm – 1:30pm
A free 30-minute tour featuring three portraits from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection that embody the theme of Floriade!
RELICS: A New World Rises extended hours at CMAG
25 September, 2 and 9 October
An immersive exhibition where vintage objects become homes for intricate miniature worlds built from LEGO® bricks.
Glass Art Classes at Glass Room Canberra
Weekends, weekdays and school holidays
Learn the basics of kiln-formed glass in this hands-on workshop and create your own unique floral-inspired glass light catcher or bowl to take home and treasure.
Floriade inspired Spring School Holiday Workshops at Haig Park Village Markets
4 and 11 October
From magical potion-making workshops and nature play sensory stations to floral themed arts and crafts, there will be something to spark every child’s imagination.
Floriade About Town Poppy Lantern Workshop and Walk
27 September, 10:00am, 3:30pm and 4:45pm
Free, all-ages lantern-making workshops, where participants create poppy flower and seed pod lanterns. Enjoy light refreshments and live music before joining an after-dark lantern walk.
Floriade Feast of Flowers while Walking with Words
4 October, 9:30am-12:30pm
A special Floriade About Town edition of Lynn Berry’s Walking With Words workshop at Poppyfield Commons
Pająki Chandelier Making at CMAG
10 October
Learn the fundamentals of Polish Pająki with artist Beci Orpin and create a colourful ornament in this hands on workshop.
Canberra Tales – Floriade About Town Edition
21 September, 6pm-8pm
Dive into regional history and local poppy lore during a story evening hosted by YARNS podcast creator Petra Jungmanova at Poppyfield Commons
Chroma by Julie Bradley and Susan Buret
25 September to 8 October
Explore a vibrant paper and ceramics exhibition celebrating spring nature, local gardens, and the joy of colour at Q Gallery
Feast of Flowers: Celebrate Floriade with Capital Region Farmers Market
26 September, 7:00am – 11:30am
Watch a spring cooking demonstration with fresh regional produce and build your own edible garden of flowers and herbs!
Floriade Spring Salon Soiree at Grainger Gallery
17 September, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Come dressed in your best floral-inspired outfit and celebrate the arrival of spring with Grainger Gallery’s Spring Salon Soiree, a major group exhibition inspired by the beauty, symbolism and abundance of gardens, flowers and the natural world.
Floriade Floral Chorals in the Spring Salon at Grainger Gallery
19 September, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening where music, art and nature come together, as the Limestone Consort performs floral-inspired Baroque works among Grainger Gallery’s Spring Salon exhibition.
Saturday 12 September, 2pm-4pm
Explore historic grounds, admire stained glass, and hear spring songs played on church bells
Little Bloomers: A Feast of Flowers at Let’s Play
School Holidays
Enjoy flower-themed crafts, bloom bar stations, and a limited-edition menu across spring holidays
Highball Cocktail Masterclass for Floriade About Town
30 September, 6pm-9pm
Learn to mix, shake and sip with an intimate gin cocktail masterclass.
Floriade About Town Creative Writing Walk
12, 20, 22 and 26 September and 8 and 11 October
Capture responses to colour, scent, and texture using creative writing prompts on a guided walk
Luminous Life – Floriade After Dark
1 – 3 October, 7:30pm – 9pm
A Twilight Discovery Experience at Australian National Botanic Gardens. See the Gardens in a whole new light with a guided evening exploration of Australia’s native plants and pollinators.
3 October, 9am – 2pm
Visit lakeside stalls offering spring handcrafted products, street eats, live music, and free kids crafts.
10am – 11am, weekdays during Floriade
Let little imaginations bloom with flower-inspired art, sensory play and creative experiences every weekday during Floriade.
12 September – 11 October
Join the Canberra Blind Society’s Floriade-inspired arts and crafts sessions, where clients who are blind or have low vision will create and display floral decorations celebrating the vibrant spirit of Floriade.
Floriade About Town Poppy School Holiday Lantern Workshop
30 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm
A morning of fun and creativity making lanterns at Poppyfield Commons that can be taken home or used at the Floriade Nightfest Lantern walk.
20 September, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Shop, wander and celebrate Canberra in bloom with handmade goods, live entertainment and spring-inspired displays.
10am-8pm weekdays, and 10am-2pm weekends
Enjoy a free daily workshop tour with Lids4Kids and see how recycled plastic lids are transformed into the colourful benches found across Floriade.
Experience Canberra’s top cultural spots, family-friendly destinations, and interactive spring trails during the Floriade festival. Click through to explore and plan your day out.
Explore floral exhibitions, take free daily tours, and enjoy themed treats at the Mint Café throughout the Floriade season.
The National Library of Australia
Experience floral-inspired café menus, botanical window displays, family activities, and collection treasures
Live floral arrangements, giant flower blooms and interactive educational activities will be running through the entire Floriade period for the Zoo in Bloom
The Great Tiny Floriade About Town Feast
Discover a hidden miniature world featuring a feasting table surrounded by Tiny Folk at Federation Square.
Floriade Tee & Tulip at Mini Golf Gold Creek
Play 18 holes framed by seasonal flowers and snap photos at the winner’s floral podium display
Floriade About Town Poppy Selfie Spot
Drop into the Poppyfield Commons courtyard to take your photo at the selfie spot by artist Anna Jagiello
Discover the surprising connection between dinosaurs and flowers through hands-on fossil talks and meet Florasaurus, the museum’s community-created floral Triceratops.
Capture the beauty of spring at Cockington Green Gardens and go in the running to win great prizes in the Floriade About Town Photography Competition.
Take your Floriade adventure further around Canberra with lively markets, pop-up photography sessions, local gift shopping, and rejuvenating wellness experiences.
Click through to discover unique experiences, seasonal offers and hidden gems waiting to be explored.
Discover how Australian makers have interpreted the beauty of flowers, gardens and spring through their craft.
Celebrate spring with a limited-edition photography experience inspired by the colours, textures and beauty of Floriade.
Escape the crowds and enjoy a restorative facial rejuvenation treatment that calms the mind and awakens the senses.
Indulge in premium artisan chocolates inspired by Australian botanicals and the beauty of Floriade.
Venetia Major – Bespoke Jewellery
Discover a bold and colourful jewellery collection inspired by the blooms, beauty and vibrant spirit of spring.
A feast for the eyes and tastebuds, featuring floral-inspired confectionery and sweet surprises.
Hunt for hidden treasures and spring bargains at Vinnies Braddon’s End of Season Sale, with every purchase supporting the local community.
Relax, recharge and rediscover your glow with a spring-inspired facial experience created exclusively for Floriade About Town.
Stop by Kingston to explore a creative blend of flowers, photography and Floriade-inspired displays.
Extend your Floriade trip to Canberra with exclusive hotel packages featuring special seasonal perks and local collaborations. Click through to learn more about each participating property.
Rex-tend your weekend at Canberra Rex Hotel and make more time for Floriade, NightFest and the city at its most abundant. Stay Friday and Saturday, then enjoy 50% off Sunday night when added to your stay.
Family-friendly floral fun with craft activities, hidden gnomes and colourful surprises.
Step into a floral-inspired lobby installation and capture the perfect spring photo.
Floriade About Town Map
With more than 70 About Town activations happening across Canberra, there’s plenty to discover this spring beyond the park.
Find them all on the About Town Map.
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