Floriade 2025

Floriade is one of Canberra’s most highly anticipated annual events, attracting thousands of visitors each year. In 2026 Floriade will be celebrating its 39th year, with over one million beautiful flowers transforming Canberra’s Commonwealth Park into a vibrant canvas of colour and creativity. Floriade is Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring, a must see-event for anyone visiting Canberra.

Floriade is a free daily event, with gates opening at 9:30am and closing at 5.30pm. This year’s program will be bigger and better than ever with art exhibitions, entertainment, family-friendly events, music, food and drink, a range of artistic and horticultural workshops, markets and more!

There will also be the return of the favorite programmed events such as Great Big Bulb Day and Dog’s Day Out. Check out our Pet-friendly Accommodation if you would like to attend Floriade with your pet!

Floriade After Dark – NightFest Returns

Floriade’s dark side, NightFest, will also return in 2026, with a range of exciting program after dark entertainment and horticultural illuminations. Nightfest is a ticketed event with gates opening at 6:30pm until 10:30pm. Check out our NightFest Accommodation Package below, which includes discounted entry tickets to NightFest.

Floriade Accommodation Packages

Enhance your Floriade experience at Mercure Canberra, a beautiful heritage hotel with gorgeous internal gardens, located ideally in the heart of Canberra. Stay central, comfortable and close to the flowers.

In 2026, Mercure Canberra will once again be offering you tailored Floriade Accommodation Packages. Watch this space and make sure to sign up to our Newsletter to be the first to know when these special packages are available!