Canberra’s biggest celebration of spring will return this September, with Floriade 2026 embracing the theme Feast of Flowers.

Returning to Commonwealth Park from 12 September to 11 October, this year’s festival will combine more than one million blooms with food-inspired garden designs, live entertainment, workshops and family-friendly experiences.

Garden beds across the park will take inspiration from the colours and textures of seasonal produce, while the wider program will feature food and wine workshops, cultural performances, market stalls and live music throughout the month-long event.

NightFest will return from 1 to 4 October, once again transforming Commonwealth Park into an after-dark experience filled with illuminated gardens, performances and entertainment.

Popular events including Dogs’ Day Out and the Great Big Bulb Dig are also returning, with the final-day bulb dig continuing to raise funds for charity.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said Floriade continued to play an important role both culturally and economically for Canberra.

“Floriade invites people to slow down and reconnect, with nature, with each other, and with the simple joy of being outdoors in Canberra’s spring,” Mr Barr said.

“It’s a moment in the year when Canberra comes out of hibernation and feels especially alive. Families, friends and visitors gather among the gardens, sharing food, music and stories in a setting that’s uniquely ours.”

Floriade Community and Floriade About Town will again expand the festival beyond Commonwealth Park, with hundreds of thousands of flowers to be planted at schools, sporting clubs, community organisations and businesses across Canberra.

Funding announced in the 2026–27 ACT Budget will also support planning for an expanded Floriade in 2027, coinciding with the festival’s 40th anniversary. Visit floriadeaustralia.com for more information.