Floriade 2026 leans into native planting for its 38th year
A million bulbs still go in, but a quarter of Stage 88 turns over to indigenous flora.
By Priya Anand17 June 20264 min read AI assisted
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Events ACT has announced the Floriade 2026 program, with a quarter of the Stage 88 footprint dedicated to indigenous Australian plantings for the first time in the festival history.
The traditional one million spring bulbs still go in across the rest of Commonwealth Park. Entry remains free.
NightFest returns for six evenings across the festival run, with ticketed access and a refreshed line-up of local musicians and light installations.
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