Floriade is back, so keep your schedule empty for Floriade 2025!
Floriade is a month-long extravaganza that amalgamates science and nature. Australia’s biggest celebration is more than flower arrangements; it is a myriad of garden beds inspired by this year’s theme: science and nature, cultural celebrations, creative displays, vibrant blooms, and sculptures.
It is the largest flower festival in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than one million blooms creating stunning backdrops. Let’s get into the details of this festival!
Canberra Floriade 2025 – When and Where
The month-long festivities returned to Canberra from 13 September to 12 October 2025. The locals and tourists are invited to take part in these celebrations that are filled with entertainment, horticultural workshops, music, market traders, recreational activities, artistic displays, etc.
The beautiful landscape with open gardens and intricate floral displays has brought Commonwealth Park to life.
Floriade Festival – What Makes it the Best?
Canberra is a perfect getaway location, and the Floriade festival makes it the best. The Commonwealth Park is brimming with one million different blooms, alongside the most scenic Lake Burley Griffin.
Truly becomes a most breathtaking place to marvel at!
This festival usually begins when the spring season starts, usually from mid-September to mid-October annually. Australia’s biggest spring celebration is not something to miss. With its free entry, it invites locals and tourists to engage in the activities and exhibits designed to ignite curiosity. Moreover, attendees can come as many times as they want to witness the surreal beauty of flowers.
The entertainment and flower festival welcomes 400,000+ attendees annually to enjoy entertainment, live music, food stalls, artistic displays, live performances, and workshops like nature art journaling, photography, and flower arranging.
Floriade Theme 2025 – Science and Nature
So this year’s theme lets you dive into nature’s laboratory, transforming the park into a space of learning and discovery. The garden bed programs and designs draw their inspiration from various scientific fields, like botany, biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy.
The best way to view these mesmerizing garden beds is to take a ride on the Ferris Wheel.
Things to do at Floriade 2025
The festival offers plenty of fun, besides being bombarded with a sea of colors. A lot of different programs happened during the festival, which are as follows:
Special Appearance of Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
The man with all the answers about science and technology only came for a day to share his enthusiasm about science.
Live Performances
Among the spectacular displays, expect to see live performances, dance groups, choirs, and jazz ensembles.
Nightfest
Once the sun set, the after-dark extravaganza became next-level. DJs, live music, and comedians entertained the crowd, and the main highlight of the program were Fire Spectacular by Not Another Circus Troupe, Ella Hooper, and Josh Pyke.
Food Stalls
Whether you wish to quench your thirst or look for a satisfying meal if you’re famished, the festival has a myriad of food vendors scattered throughout.
Workshops
To make the festival even more interesting, they have introduced entertaining and attention-grabbing workshops led by science organizations and horticulturists.
Great Big Bulb Dig
If you want to take souvenirs back home from this floral festival, purchase a ticket for this event, as it will support local charities.
Dogs’ Day Out
On one of the days, you can bring your furry friend along with you to scamper amongst the beautiful garden beds.
Activities for Kids
The festival also organized a family fun show called “Children are Stinky.” Moreover, workshops for kids include Gnome Knoll for gnome painting, craft activities, and potting workshops.
Sensory Hour
This hour begins in the morning for an hour for people who want to enjoy their peaceful morning among the different million blooms. At this hour, amplified music is turned off, and no stage programs take place.
Ending Note
This year’s festival combined science and nature, and was fun for the whole family. The entry for the Floriade festival is free of charge; however, it includes some ticketed events. So pack all your essentials like a camera, sunscreen, a water bottle, sunglasses, and a hat.