Floriade Canberra
🌸 Canberra’s blooming beautiful celebration of spring is back for 2025!
Canberra’s iconic Floriade returns from 13 September to 12 October 2025, transforming Commonwealth Park into a wonderland of more than a million blooms. Visitors can wander through vibrant flowerbeds, explore bustling market stalls, and soak up live entertainment across the month-long celebration. With free entry during the day and a calendar of special events—including NightFest, Dogs’ Day Out, and the Great Big Bulb Dig—Floriade is the ultimate celebration of spring in Australia’s capital.
Book with us at the Crowne Plaza Canberra, a short 2km from Commonwealth Park and receive breakfast and parking on us when you book our special 'Breakfast & Parking' package.
Bookings available throughout Floriade until Sunday 12 October 2025
*Conditions Apply
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Key Festival Dates:
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Dates: Saturday 13 September – Sunday 12 October 2025
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Location: Commonwealth Park, Canberra (free daytime entry, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
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Highlights:
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NightFest (2–5 October): illuminated gardens, live music, cabaret, food and drinks
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Market stalls & themed villages with local produce, crafts, and entertainment
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Gnome Knoll and family activities including Floriade Sprouts and workshops
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Dogs’ Day Out (12 October): bring your furry friends for a spring stroll
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The Great Big Bulb Dig (13 October): take a piece of Floriade home with you
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Windows to the World: cultural showcases and international garden inspiration
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Floriade NightFest 2025
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Dates: Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 October 2025
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Times: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM each night
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Location: Commonwealth Park, Canberra
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Tickets: Paid entry (separate from free daytime Floriade entry)
What to Expect:
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Illuminated floral displays and creative light installations
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Live music, roving performers, and headline stage acts
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Kazador Tent: cabaret, comedy & live entertainment, including the Kiss Tease Cabaret hosted by comedian Peter Berner
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Gourmet food & drink stalls showcasing local producers
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A vibrant after-dark atmosphere with something for everyone
NightFest offers a whole new way to experience Floriade—see the festival sparkle under the stars!
NightFest tickets on sale now!
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*Terms and Conditions
- Booking our 'Breakfast & Parking' rate will be inclusive of Breakfast & Parking for both IHG® One Rewards & Non-Members.
- Package is available for bookings Monday through Sundays.
- Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM (local hotel time) the day of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after 6:00 PM (local hotel time) the day of arrival, will result in a charge of 1 night per room to your credit card.
- No deposit required upon booking. Pay when you check out.
- Changes to your reservation are usually acceptable, but always check the hotel's cancellation policy before booking for cancellation fees that may apply depending upon arrival date. Some restrictions apply based on individual hotel policies.
- 10% per night tax fee included in rate. Payments relating to hotels in Australia incur a merchant service fee of 3% for Diners Club & JCB and 1.5% for American Express, Visa, Mastercard and other credit cards, in addition to the total amount payable.
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