Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

The smell of freshly cut grass and bursting blooms will again scent the Melbourne air for the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show in 2026, returning to the exquisite heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens over five glorious days.

The Show celebrates lifestyle and the great outdoors, featuring the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world alongside an extensive array of garden retail products.

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, 2026 Dates & Tickets

Experience five spectacular days filled with inspiration as you explore stunning landscape design show gardens, innovative floral displays, and mesmerising installations crafted by top horticultural talent. Marvel at the artistry in our renowned competitions, where both amateur and professional gardeners showcase their skills.

But that’s not all! The Show is your gateway to the latest gardening and outdoor living trends. Discover a vast array of garden retail products, engage with expert speakers, and participate in hands-on workshops that ignite your passion for plants and design.

Join us at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show and immerse yourself in a world of colour, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or love beautiful spaces, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Grab your tickets and get ready to be inspired!

Step into a world of colour, creativity, and natural beauty at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show! This iconic event is packed with unmissable sights, sounds, and experiences that bring the best of horticulture and floral artistry to life.

It is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets online in advance to avoid missing out and to obtain the best value ticket price.

Not sure what day you’re planning to attend? Online tickets will remain available throughout the Show days, (subject to availability) and can be purchased online before arriving at the gates.

Tickets are purchased per day. We do not have ‘multi-day’ tickets available. If you would like to come to the Show on multiple days, you must purchase two (2) tickets, one per desired day.

Please note we are a CASHLESS event and only card or electronic contactless payment (smart phone/watch) will be accepted for both ticket sales and the purchase of food and beverage at the Show.

Getting There

Public Transport
Public transport is a hassle-free and highly recommended way to get to the Show, allowing you to relax and enjoy the day.

Travelling by Tram?
Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone operates within the CBD and stops directly from the Carlton Gardens. The closest tram stop within the Free Tram Stop zone is Stop 10 Nicholson St and Victoria Parade.

Tram Stop 11 (Melbourne Museum) is the closest stop, and entry to the Show is via the Museum Plaza. However, please note that this is outside of the free tram zone.

Travelling by Train?
The closest train station is Parliament Station, which is in the City Loop. Parliament Station’s Spring / Lonsdale Street provides lift access to street level. This exit is only 600m from the Victoria St Entrance to the Show (Carlton Gardens)

Prefer to Drive?
If driving, plan and take advantage of early arrival for the best parking spots, as space is limited.

A few options for paid car parking nearby:

• Melbourne Museum Car Park – entrance via either Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street.
• Paramount Car Park – 163 Exhibition Street Melbourne.
• Victoria Parade Car Park – 90 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
• Lygon Street Car Park – 204-218 Lygon Street, Carlton.