EVENTS & COMMUNITY · COMMONWEALTH PARK / CANBERRA
Floriade 2026 Brings Spring Colour to Canberra
Published · Updated · Cenlocal summary
Floriade returns to Commonwealth Park from 12 September to 11 October 2026 with the theme "Feast of Flowers".
Canberra's best-known spring festival is back. According to Events Canberra, Floriade 2026 runs at Commonwealth Park from 12 September to 11 October 2026.
This year's theme
Floriade 2026 is themed "Feast of Flowers", linking garden, table and community. Organisers say more than one million blooms will fill the park, with garden bed designs inspired by seasonal produce.
What to expect
The program listed on Events Canberra includes:
- live music and entertainment
- food and wine
- workshops and market stalls
- interactive exhibits
- family-friendly activities
Entry to the main festival site is listed as free. Some special experiences, such as high teas held at venues around the city, are separately ticketed.
Beyond Commonwealth Park
Floriade also extends across the city, with community plantings in Canberra suburbs, a satellite site at Historic Lanyon Homestead, and local cafés, restaurants, shops and cultural institutions taking part through Floriade About Town.
Accessibility
Events Canberra lists accessibility features for people using wheelchairs, people with mobility aids and people who travel with a support person. Check the official accessibility statement before you visit.
Plan your visit
After dark, the festival becomes Floriade NightFest from 1 to 4 October — see our separate NightFest story.
Event details may change. Please check the official Floriade website before attending.
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