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Floriade Walking Trail

Floriade is just a 15-minute stroll from the City Centre. Before or after your flower fix, there is so much more to explore. Spot the giant Glorious Wally sculpture, take a ride on the merry-go-round, or dive into creative workshops at the Canberra Museum and Gallery. Catch a live performance at the Canberra Theatre and then wrap up your day with drinks and dinner at one of the city’s many restaurants and bars.

Make your Floriade outing a full city adventure with blooms, art, entertainment and good food all within walking distance.

Celebrate Floriade in the City Centre

From live shows to hands-on workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make a whole day of it with food, drinks, and plenty of fun.

Garema Place | It’s a bird.. it’s a plane..

It’s Glorious Wally!

Meet Glorious Wally. Inspired by Wahlenbergia gloriosa, this floral installation is now in bloom in Garema Place, celebrating spring in the heart of the city.

Floriade About Town

Canberra Museum and Gallery

Pająki Chandelier Making

Learn the fundamentals of Polish Pająki with artist Beci Orpin and create a colourful ornament in this hands on workshop.

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BentSpoke BrewPub

Enjoy limited-time spring specials at the Braddon BrewPub, crafted with seasonal ingredients and a distinctly BentSpoke twist.

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Amici Wine Bar & Deli

Try the Feast of Flowers menu, including floral additions to the drinks list, all poured from local wineries and distilleries plus a 1kg baked brie special.

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First Edition Canberra

A limited-time menu inspired by colour, seasonal ingredients and the simple pleasure of sharing good food with good company.

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Canberra Theatre Centre

Celebrate Floriade with a limited-edition spritz of elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda, and edible flower garnish.

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IORI Japanese Restaurant

Celebrate Floriade with delicate Sakura-inspired desserts and drinks.

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Molly

Sip classic cocktails inspired by some of the world’s most iconic flowers.

QT Lounge

Pride and Prejudice x QTea High Tea

This September, QT Canberra trades its usual mischief for Regency manners, in partnership with Canberra Theatre Centre. Expect lavish florals, a Pride & Prejudice-inspired QTea High Tea, and just enough scandal to keep Mr Darcy interested.

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VICE Restaurant

Botanical cocktails and a seasonal dessert inspired by spring flavours.

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Monster Kitchen & Bar

Indulge in a blooming afternoon tea with botanical-inspired treats, teas and cocktails.

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Bloom Room

Pancakes, bubbles, high tea and floral-inspired experiences for Floriade About Town at Bloom Room.

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The Cupping Room

Celebrate spring with vibrant seasonal specials inspired by Floriade.

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Natural Nine

Floriade High Tea is officially back to celebrate the season with their signature modern Shanghainese twist.

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Clover Dining

From the Blush Blossom to the Yuzu Tiramisu, discover a vibrant taste of spring at Clover Dining.

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Highball Cocktail Masterclass for Floriade About Town

Learn to mix, shake and sip with an intimate gin cocktail masterclass.

Haig Park Village Markets

Floriade inspired Spring School Holiday Workshops

From magical potion-making workshops and nature play sensory stations to floral-themed arts and crafts, there will be something to spark every child's imagination.

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Floriade Walking Trail Itinerary

Make a day of your Floriade visit. Stop by a café, enjoy lunch or dinner, explore a museum or catch a show at the theatre as you make your way through Canberra’s City Centre.

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While you’re in the City Centre, take the time to make a day of it. Eat, drink, shop and explore your city.

Events

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11 Oct & 15 Nov

Book Club at NFSA

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29 Sep, 1 Oct + more

School Holidays at the NFSA

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18 Sep, 25 Sep + more

Circus in the City

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19 Sep, 20 Sep + more

Floriade High Tea

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25 Sep, 9 Oct + more

Disaster Fridays

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18 Sep, 19 Sep + more

PJs Live Music in the City

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16 Sep, 17 Sep + more

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

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16 Sep, 23 Sep + more

Old Timey Wednesday

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16 Sep, 23 Sep + more

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Offers

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First Edition Canberra

Midweek Pasta Nights

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Fire Front: An unfiltered look at Australia’s firefighters

Free admission for Fire Fighters and SES Members

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Director Spotlight at the NFSA: Paul Thomas Anderson

Double Feature Pass

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PJs in the City

Friday Pizzas at PJs

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Spotlight on David Gulpilil at the NFSA

Double feature package


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Floriade blooms in front of the iconic 'Floriade' mural

Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring

Floriade

As spring arrives in Canberra, more than one million blooms bring Commonwealth Park to life in a vibrant display of colour and natural beauty. Wander through spectacular garden beds and enjoy a diverse program of entertainment, food and drink, workshops, talks, and activities for all ages, as Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring comes into full bloom.

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