Canberra's favourite spring celebration is about to take a dazzling turn after dark, as NightFest 2025 lights up Commonwealth Park from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October.
Following a record-breaking start to Floriade 2025, with more than 250,000 attendees already, NightFest promises to be a highlight of the festival calendar. Taking place over the Labour Day long weekend, NightFest offers four nights of immersive entertainment, illuminated garden beds, and vibrant performances.
Chief Minister Andrew Barr said NightFest continues to elevate Floriade's reputation as a world-class event.
"Floriade is a true community celebration, and NightFest adds a new dimension to the experience," Mr Barr said.
"It's a chance for locals and visitors alike to see Commonwealth Park illuminated with vibrant colours, with live entertainment and interactive displays that showcase Canberra.
"This year's Floriade has been a fantastic success so far, and if the good weather continues, it's on track to be our biggest yet. If you haven't made it to the festival yet, grab a ticket to NightFest and experience Floriade in a whole new light."
Featuring a standout line-up of Australian and local Canberra music acts, street performances, activities for the kids and adults-only entertainment, NightFest 2025 is not to be missed.
Nightfest 2025 highlights include:
- Josh Pyke brings his lyrical storytelling to the stage on Saturday 4 October.
- Ella Hooper and her dynamic five-piece band perform on Sunday 5 October, blending country-tinged rock with powerhouse vocals.
- Visit the Kazador Tent for the deliciously risqué adults-only show, KISS TEASE Cabaret, hosted by comedian Peter Berner.
- Enjoy live music from Bek Jensen, Chloe Parche, Jett Blyton, Sophie Edwards, Sunday Lemonade, Joe Mungovan, and Canberra's own Rob Aspinall.
- Be mesmerised by fire shows, street performances, and roving entertainers throughout the park.
- Families can head to Floriade Sprouts for balloon activities and lantern making.
- At Nerang Pool, view Leaf Fall, an enchanting, illuminated arrangement of larger-than-life leaves along the waterfront and in the water.
- Experience a myriad of light, colour and sound with the vibrant visual splendour of The Grid in the Rhododendron Garden.
Floriade NightFest will run from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October, 6:30pm to 10:30pm.
Tickets are on sale now, visit NightFest - Floriade.
