The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens are about to bloom for the annual Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show running from 29 March until 2 April 2023.
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is an annual institution showcasing the best garden landscape and floral talent across Australia – and from around the world. This prestigious Show is well established in the psyche of Australians as a must-see event on every garden-loving Melbournian’s calendar.
For five glorious days, expect bright blossoms and fabulous flora displays en masse. It’s where flora meets fashion, creativity and imagination combine and home inspiration comes in spades.
For the love of flowers
Each year, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show brings together more than 100,000 visitors from around the world with access to 40 new Show Gardens.
With a major focus on emerging lifestyle trends, this year’s Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will also host an number of immersive activities from masterclasses with floral designers, to meeting key landscape designers, exhibitors and industry experts, as well as peruse the avenues of exhibitors selling everything from bulbs, plants, tools, trinkets and garden accessories.
And you don’t need a huge garden to be inspired – with outdoor inspiration for urban dwellers via boutique gardens, student-led ‘achievable gardens’ and even a hanging basket competition.
A wreath of knowledge
See award-winning floral designs, fall in love with the dedicated wedding zone, and discover the floral fashions by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology students. Families will adore exploring the NGIV Learning Zone and the biodiverse world of bees.
Then sample a botanical-inspired High Tea before browsing the Flower Market inside the Royal Exhibition Building.
Come evening, Gardens by Twilight will transform Carlton Gardens into a glittering oasis with live music, fine local Australian wines accompanied by gourmet bites.
For more information and tickets, go to melbflowershow.com.au.
