Celebrate spring in the Nation’s Capital at one of the top Canberra attractions – Floriade. Whether you’re a green thumb or just want to come for the fun, you won’t want to miss this popular celebration of flowers and pop culture.
Located at Commonwealth Park in the city centre next to the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point, this iconic event not only features over a million planted bulbs and annuals, but funky retro inspired flowerbeds and a full-fledged day and night festival program. For thirty days, enjoy free daytime admission to the festival (did we mention it’s the largest floral festival in the Southern Hemisphere?!) which includes live music, horticultural displays, workshops, tons of food and drink options and more!
When the sky darkens at night, Floriade shines bright with NightFest – five fun-filled nights of entertainment and glittering light installations. Bring your picnic blanket for movie night, enjoy some comic relief at comedy night, dust off your dancing shoes for two nights of award-winning music or get your groove on for party night with 80s tunes heating up the spring air.
Don’t forget the kids! With arts and crafts, workshops, games and entertainment, kids will have a blast at Floriade!
Floriade 2018 runs from Saturday 15 September until Sunday 14 October 2018, 9:30am – 5:30pm.
NightFest 2018 runs from Wednesday 26 September until Sunday 30 September 2018, 6:30pm – 10:30pm.
Other things to do in Canberra
Canberra events are plentiful! Cheer on the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium, rock out to one of the world’s biggest musicians (like Keith Urban making an appearance on January 27, 2019), celebrate Australia Day with fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin or pay tribute to those who have served on Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial.
Discover a plethora of national attractions in Canberra including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, Canberra Art Gallery, Canberra Museum and more!
The Canberra City precinct (also known as “Civic”) along with the New Acton and Braddon precincts all offer great shopping, delicious dining, a bustling nightlife and plenty of cultural attractions.
Canberra accommodation
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