FAQs

Floriade takes place Saturday 12 September to Sunday 11 October 2026.

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

Stay tuned for an announcement soon!

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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Sensory Hour will run from 9:30am until 10:30am on weekdays during Floriade (not including public holidays).

During this hour there will be limited amplified sounds and stage performances to create a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, offering a sensory friendly experience at Floriade for individuals with sensory processing challenges.

NightFest 2026 will be held from Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October 2026.

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

– 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.

Bookings will open early June and will be available on a first come, first served basis. To receive booking information and updates, please email events@act.gov.au to be added to the mailing list.

Floriade is located on a four-hectare site. The circuit around Floriade is approximately 1.6km and contains some loose granite pathways. We recommend you wear sensible footwear and take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to yourself or those in your party. A limited number of wheelchairs, walking frames, electric mobility scooters and strollers will be available for hire on site from the Mobility Marquee. The Floriade train will also be in operation, and is a lovely way to see and move around the site.

A limited number of wheelchairs, walking frames, electric mobility scooters and strollers will be available for hire on site from the Mobility Marquee. The Floriade train will also be in operation, and is a lovely way to see and move around the site.

More information will be available soon.

Yes, Floriade welcomes you to bring a wheelchair, mobility scooter or stroller.

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. 

A dedicated parents and carers room will be available at Floriade. More information available soon. 

There will be accessible toilets available on site at Floriade. More information on locations will be available soon. 

The Getting to Floriade page will be available soon. Here you will find information on transport, parking, maps, walking, buses and accessibility for getting to Floriade.

On-site bus tours allow community groups and nursing homes to experience Floriade from the comfort of their own minibus. Your driver will follow a set route through the park, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy the floral displays without leaving the bus.

Bookings will open early June and will be available on a first come, first served basis. To receive booking information and updates, please email events@act.gov.au to be added to the mailing list.

These tours are available to community groups and nursing homes that have their own minibus and driver.

Bookings will open early June and will be available on a first come, first served basis. To receive booking information and updates, please email events@act.gov.au to be added to the mailing list.

Yes. Groups must use their own minibus to participate in the on-site bus tours.

Tours will operate on weekdays during the Floriade event period. More information will be available in June when bookings open. 

The tour takes approximately 15 minutes, but you can take up to 25 minutes in your allocated timeslot.

The maximum vehicle size allowed is a 25-seater bus, as the park is open to the general public during the tour times. 

The tour is free. Other costs such as catering for your passengers and staff are your decision and responsibility. 

No. To ensure the safety of all attendees, only one bus is permitted inside the park at a time. If you wish to bring more than one bus you will need to make separate bookings for each bus.

Yes. Groups will be allowed a maximum of two bookings each across the event period. To do this, please make separate bookings for each tour timeslot. If you book more, we will  only  take the first two bookings placed.

Once you have made a booking online, you will be sent a link to provide the following information. These documents must be provided to confirm your booking:

– A copy of the driver’s licence of the person who will be driving the bus
– Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTPI) for the bus
– Vehicle Insurance certificate for the bus
– Public Liability Insurance certificate

Please contact us at events@act.gov.au, and we will add you to a waitlist for any potential openings.  

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

Applications to become a food vendor in 2026 are now open.

Head to our Get Involved page for updates.

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 community and school performances for 2026 are now open.

Head to our Get Involved page for updates.

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