
Enjoy an amazing program of entertainment, market stalls and great food and drinks at NightFest this year.
08 August 2025
In brief:
- Floriade’s NightFest tickets are now on sale.
- NightFest will run on the evenings of 2–5 October from 6:30 pm-10:30 pm.
Tickets to NightFest, Floriade’s dark side, are now on sale.
The exciting program of after-dark live entertainment and horticultural illuminations will run from 2–5 October, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at Commonwealth Park.
Look forward to four nights of dazzling lights, delicious food and live entertainment.
Science and Nature
Now in its 38th year, Floriade will explore the theme Science and Nature. The garden designs and program are inspired by physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and botany.
There will be a vibrant mix of:
- illuminated garden beds
- live music
- roving performers
- market stalls
- food and drink stalls.
Entertainment
This year’s program features headline performances from two acclaimed Australian artists: Ella Hooper and Josh Pyke.
Josh Pyke will perform on Saturday 4 October.
Ella Hooper will take to the stage on Sunday 5 October.
The Kazador tent will return to NightFest this year with adults-only entertainment.
Kiss Tease Cabaret will combine risqué comedy, circus, burlesque and cabaret. The performance will feature Australian stand-up comedian Peter Berner as MC.
To see what else is on, visit the website.
Food and drink
It wouldn’t be NightFest without plenty of market stalls and fantastic food options.
A welcome boost
In 2024, Floriade and NightFest welcomed over 470,000 attendees. This is the fourth highest in the event’s history and provided a boost to the ACT economy.
These iconic events are a great way to welcome the arrival of spring.
Buying tickets
NightFest tickets are now on sale.
Prices:
- adult tickets – $41.50
- concession – $36.50
- child – $31.50
- family passes – $114.50
- free entry for children aged four and under.
Tickets to the Kazador show must be purchased at the same time as NightFest tickets and are $54.
For more details on the NightFest program and to buy tickets, visit the Floriade website.
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