Enjoy vibrant garden beds bursting with blooms, live entertainment, delicious food and drink, and much more.
02 September 2025
In Brief:
- Floriade 2025 will be held from Saturday 13 September to Sunday 12 October 2025.
- The theme is Science and Nature, bringing to life the scientific fields of physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and botany.
- This article lists some of the attractions and activities taking place as part of this year’s event.
Floriade is Australia’s biggest celebration of spring.
This year, Floriade brings Science and Nature to life with over a million blooms that transform the landscape into a living masterpiece.
We’ve rounded up the top things you can’t miss this year. Take a look!
Entertainment
The 2025 program is bursting with must-see experiences:
- Catch Australia’s favourite doctor/scientist/engineer Dr Karl Kruszelnicki as he shares his enthusiasm for the wonder of science.
- Immerse yourself in traditional performances, authentic food and drink, and vibrant cultural exhibits at Windows to the World.
- Experience artists and entertainers like Josh Pyke, Ella Hooper, cabaret acts, street theatre, and glowing lantern workshops at NightFest from 2 to 5 October.
For the kids
The kids have an even more impressive line-up.
- Enjoy loads of laughter and incredible acrobatics at Children are Stinky.
- Giggle and Wiggle offers little explorers the opportunity to discover the wonders of nature through playful tales, songs and hands-on fun.
- Wildlife Reimagined: Bugs Alive offers children an educational and hands-on experience with real life insects.
- Gnome Knoll is a must-do Floriade tradition. Buy, paint and submit your gnome to win a prize or take your gnome home as a keepsake.
- Canberra favourite Dr Chloe Lim is back with The Great Pollinator Show. Watch her interactive balloon art show and learn all about how pollinators help our world.
Food and drink
Indulge in a selection of gourmet cuisine and locally crafted beverages — there’s something to satisfy every palate.
Our top picks are:
- Spring Flora Bento Box or Gourmet Bao Bun from Asian Delight
- revolutionary vegan shawarma made from Hamsa Hummus Bar
- classic Italian focaccia sandwiches made with authentic Italian provisions from PapiDeli
- flower-themed fairy floss and candy-coated fruit skewers from Som Som Candy’s
- delightful high tea overlooking vibrant blooms at the Floriade Café
- locally brewed cold beer in the BentSpoke Brewing Beer Garden
- cocktails and gin-filled teapots from Underground Spirits at the Wine & Gin Garden
- bespoke wine tastings and with curated pairings and picnic hampers with Contentious Character at the Wine & Gin Garden.
Explore the full list of food and drink vendors.
Walk the Ngunnawal Dreamtime Pathway
Explore the Dreamtime story of the Rainbow Serpent across six unique garden beds. Learn how it shaped the lands we walk on across Ngunnawal Country.
Designer gardens
The Floriade Garden Bed Designs draw inspiration from the 2025 theme Science and Nature, bringing to life the most recognised scientific fields of physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and botany.
Explore the garden bed designs before you go.
Dogs’ Day Out
On Sunday 12 October, Floriade invites our furry friends to enjoy a day among the blooms.
Enjoy a range of dog-specific retail vendors and dog-friendly programming on stage and throughout the park, including the Annual Dogs’ Day Out Fashion Paw-rade.
Explore the full list of paw-some program and activities.
The Great Big Bulb Dig
If you’ve ever left Floriade wishing you could have a piece of the magic in your very own backyard, you’re in luck. The Great Big Bulb Dig happens on Monday 13 October, the day after Floriade closes.
Buy a 2025 great big bulb dig bag as your entry ticket. There is no limit on the number of bags you can buy. More bags = more bulbs.
Getting to Floriade
Floriade is held at Commonwealth Park in Canberra.
Please be aware there may be road closures and limited car park availability due to construction in the area.
Travel options include:
- the free Floriade Weekend Express buses
- a free Floriade Daily Shuttle bus
- bike and walking routes from the City Centre (15 minutes)
- bike and walking routes from the Parliamentary Triangle (20 – 30 minutes)
- limited parking
- accessible parking options
- electric scooters available for hire.
Find out more about updates to parking and free services.
Accessibility
Floriade is accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers.
For more information visit the Floriade website.
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