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NightFest 2026

Night festival with a lit Ferris wheel, colourful flower beds and crowds under bright lights.
Visitors walk along a path lined with glowing blue light poles at a night time festival.
Fire performers entertain a crowd at night with flames, with lit “FLORIADE” sign behind.
Glowing pink and red flower lights illuminate a garden display at a night time festival.
Night festival with a lit Ferris wheel, colourful flower beds and crowds under bright lights.
Visitors walk along a path lined with glowing blue light poles at a night time festival.
Fire performers entertain a crowd at night with flames, with lit “FLORIADE” sign behind.
Glowing pink and red flower lights illuminate a garden display at a night time festival.

Overview

When the sun goes down, NightFest returns for four nights this October.

Commonwealth Park comes alive with light, colour, and energy — featuring fire performances, roving entertainment, illuminated blooms, immersive experiences, and fantastic food.

NightFest will feature Australia's most celebrated performers headlining the live music each night with The Temper Trap, Tim Finn, Pacific Avenue, Busby Marou and Christine Anu taking to Stage 88, supported by some of Canberra's best local musicians.

Tickets on sale now.

Dates

1–4 Oct 2026
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Commonwealth ParkCommonwealth Avenue, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Family Friendly

Contacts

[email protected]
floriadeaustralia.com

When

Next on 1 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm

Where

Commonwealth Park, Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.