FAQs

Saturday 13 September to Sunday 12 October 2025.

The Floriade gates will open at 9:30am and close at 5:30pm.

Floriade is held in Commonwealth Park located on Regatta Place, Parkes, Canberra.

Floriade is free to enter and does not require registration. There are some paid events included in the Floriade program. Look out for ‘Book Tickets’ specified on the applicable event pages and linked to ticketing websites for purchase.

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NightFest will be held from Thursday 2 October to Sunday 5 October 2025.

Nightfest gates will open from 6:30pm till 10:30pm.

Yes, Floriade is accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers.

Display marquees and markets in Floriade are either at ground level, or marquees are fixed with accessible ramps.

Accessible toilet facilities are also available across the event site.

Paths are wide enough to accommodate pedestrians, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers.

Be aware there are some loose gravel pathways and there may be water on pathways after rain.

Floriade Community was introduced in 2021 following the success of Floriade: Reimagined in 2020, which saw more than 90 community groups plant bulbs and annuals to help create a tulip trail through Canberra’s suburbs.

This year 300,000 bulbs and annuals will be made available to schools, community groups and organisations as part of Floriade Community to spread the joy and colour of Floriade throughout Canberra in 2025.

If you are interested in becoming a Floriade volunteer, please sign up to the mailing list via our volunteers page, and we will contact you when applications open.

Applications for food vendor and market stallholders for 2025 will be available soon.

You can register for our mailing list for the most up to date information regarding future opportunities.

If you are a professional performing artist or group and would like to be considered for the 2025 program, please email your details through to us at entertainment@act.gov.au.