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People enjoying a twilight session at Melbourne Flowers & Garden Show in the illuminated Carlton Gardens with the Melbourne city skyline, including the distinctive tall buildings, in the background.
25 – 29 Mar

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

  • Family and kids
  • Exhibition

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returns in March, blooming to life under this year’s vibrant theme, Kaleidoscope.

Set against the iconic Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, the five-day spectacular invites visitors to explore breathtaking show gardens, world-class floral artistry and an inspiring array of lifestyle, design and garden experiences.

Whether you’re a plant lover, design enthusiast or simply seeking a beautiful day outdoors, the show is an unmissable celebration of creativity, colour and nature.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 25 Mar
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 26 Mar
  • 9am - 5pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 27 Mar
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Sat 28 Mar
  • 10am - 9.30pm 10:00am - 9:30pm
Sun 29 Mar
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Carlton Gardens
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Royal Exhibition Building

Price and bookings

From $35 to $40

Free for children under 15

Book online for Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Contact details

  • email address: info@melbflowershow.com.au
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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