Events Volunteering

Floriade is Australia's premier spring festival and a world-class floral display. Over one million blooms create a stunning backdrop to a month-long festival filled with music, cultural celebrations, artistic displays, entertainment, market stalls and recreational activities.

Floriade began in 1988 as a commemoration of Australia's bicentenary and Canberra's 75th birthday. The community embraced the inaugural Floriade, making it such a success that it became an annual event, Australia's celebration of spring.

Since its beginnings in 1988 Floriade has always been held in the heart of the city in Canberra's Commonwealth Park (Park), on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Located within the National Triangle precinct, the Park is managed by the National Capital Authority (NCA).

Floriade runs for one (1) month from mid-September to mid-October and is expected to attract crowds in excess of 450,000 across the 30-day event.

NightFest runs for four (4) nights during the Floriade festival and is a ticketed event that attracts approximately 25,000 – 30,000 visitors each year, over the four nights.