Floriade celebrates its 35th anniversary

The Floriade flower and entertainment festival has returned to its traditional format in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park to celebrate its 35th anniversary with this year’s theme the Sounds of Spring.

Visitors will be treated to over one million blooms, a diverse program of music, cultural celebrations, food and beverages, horticultural workshops, market traders, artistic displays, entertainment, special guests, recreational activities and more.

The festivities for one of the ACT’s premier events will run from 17th September until 16th October, bringing crowds back to Canberra providing a Spring tourism boost to the local economy.

In 2019 and before the pandemic, Floriade attracted a record 507,550 attendees, with an economic impact of around $45 million in our $60 billion Territory economy.

Major events such as Floriade contribute to Canberra’s economy, attracting thousands of visitors who fill hotels and eat and shop at local businesses.  Half of the attendees at Floriade are tourists.

Local businesses will also showcase the great range of food and beverages Canberra has to offer with an Underground Spirits Gin Garden, The Tikka Stand Food Truck, authentic Italian cuisine from Occasioni by Agostinis and many more.

Dogs’ Day Out is one of the many highlights of the program, offering visitors the opportunity to visit Floriade with their dogs on the final day of Floriade, Sunday 16th October.

Entry to Floriade is free, and the gates are open from 9.00am – 5.30pm daily.

For more details on the entire program information and to purchase tickets visit floriadeaustralia.com