SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2019
Floriade, Canberra's month-long festival of one million blooms, food and entertainment is celebrating its 32nd year with the theme of World in Bloom.
THE FLORIADE FACTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FLORIADE!
Dates and Location
Saturday 14 September - Sunday 13 October 2019
Commonwealth Park, Canberra ACT
Opening Hours
Daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm, weather permitting. Last entry to the event is 30 minutes before closing.
Cost
Free to enter.
Costs associated with workshops and tours. See Program for more detail.
Parking
Parking is available at a number of public car parks within close proximity to Floriade, including;
Getting there
Use this handy journey planner to map out the best option for you.
Theme
Floriade is celebrating its 32nd year with the theme of World in Bloom.
With vibrant flowers representing all corners of the world, there are designs from across Oceania, America, Asia, Europe and Africa, portraying an aspect of a country’s or region’s cultural history, religion or art.
Tip: Look for the World in Bloom Hands flowerbed, behind Stage 88, which is a stunning pattern of open, waving hands to demonstrate our international connectedness.
Program info
There is lots to do on this year’s program, with a mixture of free and paid events or workshops.
Check out the Floriade Program to plan your day.
NIGHTFEST - THE FACTS!
Dates and Location
NightFest is open daily from 3 October to 6 October 2019
Commonwealth Park, Canberra ACT
Opening
6.30pm – 10.30pm, weather permitting.
Cost
Tickets are available from Ticketek and start at $31.95 per person.
About
Dabble in Floriade’s dark side when NightFest comes to life when the sun goes down. Lighting up the night you can experience Floriade as it is transformed into an illuminated playground.