Canberra springs with joy as it welcomes back the most anticipated season of the year. Blooming with over one million flowers, Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, Floriade, transforms Canberra’s Commonwealth Park into a spectacular canvas of colour. Spanning over a month, the festival kickstarts on 14th September, with the theme ‘Art in Bloom’.
To help you make the most of Floriade and your time in Canberra, here are five of the most unique and must-visit experiences of this season:
Make pit stops for some family fun.
Enjoy a range of family-friendly shows with the kids, including ‘A Kind of Magic,’ ‘Circus Extravaganza,’ and ‘Dr. Hubble’s Bubble Show’. Browse market stalls with your better half to meet the producers of the region’s top food and wine, and savour the best sips, and have a lively engagement with prominent horticulturists, florists, and Floriade’s gardening team.
Tour the historic gardens of Lanyon Homestead.
Beyond the gates of Floriade, explore the historic gardens of Lanyon Homestead, set against the Brindabellas. This year’s Floriade’s Art in Bloom theme features a special garden bed inspired by Sidney Nolan. Join guided tours to uncover the garden’s rich history.
Step into Floriade After Dark!
Experience Canberra’s one-of-a-kind after dark celebration of spring at Floriade NightFest, from 03rd October to 06th October where the city illuminates with colorful displays, live music, and unmissable entertainment.
To a paw-some day at Dog’s Day Out!
Floriade once again extends its invites to furry pooches, big and small, for a Dogs’ Day Out on Sunday, October 13. As you stroll through the park, watch your pups stir up with enthusiasm indulging into the beautifully planned dog-friendly programs on stage and across.
Jazz it up with live performances.
Immerse in live music every weekend amidst the blooming flowers as you discover the floral displays while enjoying jazz ensembles, dance troupes, and lively samba performances celebrating the arrival of spring to the capital.
If you’re the kind who would love to wander through stunning floral displays, participate in horticultural workshops, enjoy soulful music and relish the regional cuisine, Floriade is the ultimate spring experience you must visit Canberra for!
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