Floriade 2023: A Floral Wonderland

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Sat 16 Sep 2023 - Sun 15 Oct 2023

Canberra's annual spring celebration, Floriade , is back for another bumper year of flowers, food and family fun. Running over thirty fabulously floriferous days from 16 September to 15 October in 2023, this year's Floriade theme, Floral Wonderland, has just been announced. As well as setting the tone for the event, Floral Wonderland will bring some remarkable new additions to the Floriade lineup.

This year, visitors will be encouraged to be curious and look at things from new perspectives so get ready to tumble down the Floriade rabbit hole and see what magic you can discover! In a Floriade first, there will be a Floriade Wonderland Spiegeltent (this one will feature stained glass and window displays) with an event program including the Circus Wonderland: Neverland Adventure show, cabaret and circus performances and interactive workshops.



Set to delight locals and visitors alike, Floriade's whimsical plantings featuring over one million blooms will burst to life in garden beds at the main venue, Commonwealth Park, and pop-up plantings across the city's suburbs with Floriade Community returning in 2023. 94 community groups spanning the length and breadth of Canberra have been busy planning and planting their own unique displays in schools, churches, shopping centres, scout halls and more. These suburban surprises are home to over 300 000 plants across the city throughout spring meaning no matter where you live or visit, there is likely to be a little bit of Floriade within easy reach. For a full list of Floriade Community venues, click here .





The ever-popular Nightfest will return so you can experience Floriade's dark side. Featuring floral illuminations and an event program including live music, dance, roving performances and more, Nightfest is a ticketed event with tickets available in August.

While visitors are most welcome to pack a picnic, the Commonwealth Park site will include food, drinks and retail stalls to browse across both the day and Nightfest sessions if you prefer your spring-fling with a side of street food. Check the Floriade website closer to the event for a full list of vendors, food trucks and other dining options.

Other Floriade highlights include Dog's Day Out where you can bring your furry friend along to enjoy the last day of Floriade (October 15) and the Great Big Bulb dig where you can buy a bag then get down and dirty digging up some bulbs to take your own piece of Floriade home. With a program of events, activities, entertainment and evolving floral displays, every day you visit will be different but one thing is guaranteed: you'd be mad as a hatter to miss it!



The details

Opening times: Floriade 2023 is a free, non-ticketed event. It runs from 9:30am - 5:30pm daily from 16 September to 15 October 2023.
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Getting there:** Parking is very limited due to capital works underway in the city. The majority of parking in the immediate vicinity is unavailable but Commonwealth Park is a short walk from the Light Rail, Bus Station and City Centre. Accessible parking and a front gate drop-off zone for mobility-impaired or aged visitors are available.

Food and drink: There is a range of food and drink options on-site. You can also bring your own food to the venue.

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