The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show returns

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show returns to Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building from March 26 to 30, 2025.

This year's show offers a fascinating mix of creativity, culture and craftsmanship, from an elaborate, deconstructed Rubik's Cube to immersive installations of flower art. Visitors can hike through a breathtaking garden, which was designed in cooperation with Wurundjeri oldest, amazed by bioluminescent flowers in the interactive bloom or in workshops that cover everything from edible horticulture to flower design.

The gardens tell powerful stories of designs that raise awareness of important social purposes, which combine people with nature, history and each other. Floating flower installations that are hung throughout the gardens contribute to the miracle and show the art and versatility of flowers in breathtaking new species, and the show gardens designed by award -winning landscapes offer innovative backyard solutions and plants for inspiring visitors.

The event will be a brave, colorful and thinking that was designed by the visionary team of Bayley Luutomes design and tailor -made landscapes. The garden with a striking giant Rubik's Cube-inspired structure celebrates playfulness, creativity and the many classes of inspiration that are brought to life.

As part of the collection of the show gardens, the indigenous garden in 2025 invites visitors to connect to the country through the history of the IUK (EEL), a significant part of the Wurundjeri-Wurrung culture. This installation offers a space for reflection and deeper understanding, the rich history, traditions as well as ongoing care and the custody of the Wurundjeri-Woi-Wurrung people.

A breathtaking immersive installation at the center of the dome of the Royal exhibition building with hand-painted flowers by Sara Sidari, which combines illustration with fresh flowers. Monet-inspired reflections with mirrored surfaces, a developing flower wall, which is made by visitor contributions and bright organic lines, offer a fascinating experience. The “Bloom Room”, which interacts the installation seamlessly with art, nature and audience, invites visitors to explore the diverse beauty of Floristry through innovative design and collaborative art.

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is more than just a visual festival. It is an interactive experience in which visitors roll up their sleeves, learn new skills and learn practical knowledge of taking away through a number of practical workshops and demonstrations. Visitors can also expect guided meetings from experts to sustainable gardening, composting, local plant care, floral design and backyard make-up. Brush and bladder sessions are also offered, which invite the participants to explore their artistic side by painting and at the same time enjoy a glass of their favorite lane.

Gardening is something that the whole family can enjoy, and the show has many family -friendly activities to arouse curiosity, creativity and love for nature in children and parents. The garden of the growth, which was created by Victoria in kindergarten and garden industry, is the perfect place for children and parents to learn how to grow their own meal directly from plants. Local schools will also compete in this year's superhero bird tag competition. Demonstrations and interactive displays show families how easy it is to found their own edible garden at home – be it a vegetable spot, a few pots of herbs or even fruit trees in small rooms.

“This year's show is bigger, brave and more exciting than ever, and brand new experiences are waiting for every corner,” said Trent Cornish, director of Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

“Gardens by Twilight is now on Thursday and Saturday evening and gives visitors the chance to absorb the magic of the show after dark. The brand new garden grill, which is presented by Challenger, offers a gourmet feed experience in the gardens.

“The garden of Melbourne Gin Co brings a fresh turn with a book-like-where guests can select their own vegetable sets for botanically inspired cocktails. Regardless of whether guests visit the world-class show gardens, practical workshops, family-friendly fun or unforgettable food and an unforgettable food and an experience of drinks, there is something exciting and unknown at every turn. “

This year the show is happy to present new and increased food experiences, from spoiling restaurants to relaxed garden settings, as well as a fantastic series of food trucks, live music and pop-up bars. The garden grill, which is presented by Challenger, is a brand new experience in which visitors can enjoy a gourmet grill meal in a breathtaking outdoor environment. For a touch of elegance, visitors can book a seat in the High -Tea experience, which is presented by Botanica World Discoveries. The guests who plan to visit these exciting extras should book early to avoid disappointments!

When the night cases and hours extended on Thursday and Saturday until 9:00 p.m., the gardens are transformed into an illuminated wonderland with live music, local street food, botanical cocktails, bright installations, fire performances and garden tours.

For the first time, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show starts the Floral Friday, a pulsating, topic -related day that invites visitors to hug flowers in their own way and to be part of a special celebration of the flowers.

Only for a day does the show encourage visitors to dress in flowers, add an accessory inspired by flowers or to embrace the topic in its own way. Anyone who takes part in the Floral Friday receives exclusive discounts on the flower market. For those who go out everything, the show will reward the best -dressed visitors with exciting show prices and make them a perfect excuse to become creative with floral fashion!

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is the ultimate shopping destination for garden lovers, plant enthusiasts and living trends. With hundreds of exhibitors, visitors can shop everything, from rare plants and boutique flowers to premium garden tools and outdoors outdoors.