FAQs

Floriade typically takes place from mid-September to mid-October. In 2025, the dates are Saturday 13 September to Sunday 12 October 2025.

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

The theme for Floriade 2025 is “Science and Nature”, transforming Commonwealth Park into a dynamic space of discovery and learning. The garden bed designs will draw inspiration from the most recognised scientific fields of physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and botany, embodying the excitement and adventure of experimentation and pursuit of new ideas.

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 2025 was held from Thursday 2 October to Sunday 5 October 2025.

NightFest gates usually open from 6:30pm till 10:30pm.

Floriade is Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring and is committed to reducing barriers and delivering an event that is accessible and inclusive.

We would like your visit to Floriade to be an enjoyable experience. Floriade is accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers, and will offer the following services:
– Accessible parking
– Front gate drop off zone for mobility impaired or aged visitors
– Accessible toilets
– Mobility services for hiring out walking frames, wheelchairs and mobility scooters for use on site
– Sensory Hour from 9:30am until 10:30am weekdays (not including public holidays)

Please note that display marquees and markets in Floriade are either at ground level, or marquees are fixed with accessible ramps.

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.

Yes, please go to the Floriade Community page to see the Tulip Trail map for the locations of the Floriade Community plantings.

If you are interested in becoming a Floriade volunteer, please register for our mailing list and we will contact you when applications open.

Applications for food vendor and market stallholders for 2025 have closed.

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 2026 program, please email your details through to us at entertainment@act.gov.au.

Applications for school and community performance groups are closed for 2025.