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 2025, returning to the exquisite heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens over five glorious days.

The Show is a celebration of lifestyle and our 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, 2025 Dates & Tickets

Visitors to the show will also experience masterclasses with floral designers, meet key landscape designers, exhibitors, and industry experts, and peruse the avenues of exhibitors selling everything from bulbs, plants, tools, trinkets, and garden accessories. The prestigious Show is well established in the psyche of Australians as a “must-see” event.

Show Gardens

The crowd-favourite Show Gardens will headline the 2025 program with an extraordinary display of horticultural oases from some of the world’s best landscape designers. Over five days, visitors will be invited to vote for their favourite creation to win the acclaimed People’s Choice Award. Prepare to be wowed by the unbridled unique vision of each designer; they will exhibit a calibre of skill and creativity like never before!

Great Hall of Flowers

The historic Royal Exhibition Building turns into the Great Hall of Flowers for the five days of the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Showcasing glorious and vibrant displays from Victoria’s leading florists and floral designers, the Great Hall of Flowers will once again be filled with glorious sights and scents. Leading Australian and international florists will create a range of interactive and memorable floral displays as they compete to take home the prestigious Gold Medal in their specific category, transforming the hall into a floral wonderland in full bloom.

The public will also be surrounded by the colour and fragrance of the gorgeous Retail Flower Market, where people can buy blooms to take home as a significant memento of their day at the Show. In addition, there will be a fabulous Wedding Showcase, providing inspiration for any Bride and Groom to be, the RMIT Floral Fashion exhibit, and the wondrous displays from the talented students of the Victorian TAFE.

The 2025 Great Hall of Flowers will be a truly unique experience for floral enthusiasts housed in one of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings.

Catering Experiences

Enhance your Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show visit with our exclusive catering experiences! Immerse yourself in a culinary journey amidst breathtaking floral displays. Indulge in delectable treats, from the crowd-favourite High Tea to gourmet seafood feasts, expertly curated to complement your botanical adventure.

Whether you’re seeking a romantic date or a memorable outing with friends, our catering packages promise to elevate your experience, creating unforgettable moments amidst the beauty of nature. Treat yourself and secure your additional experience!

Victorian Schools Garden Program

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, presented by Scotts in partnership with the Victorian Schools Garden Program, is delighted to welcome school-aged children and their teachers to enjoy a free suite of gardening activities to encourage the use of outdoor spaces at schools and educate and inspire the next generation of green thumbs.

Main Stage

Nestled within the Great Hall of Flowers, the Main Stage is programmed with free seminars from an extensive line-up of floral artists, gardening experts and celebrity landscapers. Glean insights into a range of horticultural topics, as well as live demonstrations and floral competitions from industry leaders.

Gardens By Twilight

For one night only this autumn, Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building will transform into a sprawling twilight wonderland as the sun sets on the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Until 9pm, city dwellers can wander the extensive grounds and witness some of the best landscape and floral designs the country has to offer under a whole new ambience at Gardens by Twilight. With an indulgent offering of tasty gourmet food and delicious botanical beverages, the southern hemisphere’s largest horticultural event has Friday night plans sorted.

Julia Rose will offer a ticketed evening floral design workshop inside the Royal Exhibition Building at 6:30pm. Award-winning floral displays, a fresh flower market, and floral fashions designed by RMIT students will fill the halls, and hundreds of exquisite original artworks line the upper gallery level, all available for purchase.

Ticket holders can experience everything the day program offers in a whole new light, with the added bonus of exclusive evening entertainment from stilt walkers, fire artists, and LED hoop artists. Inside the revamped Arts & Sculpture Precinct, stroll through life-size sculptures from hundreds of Australian artists, view all the illuminated gardens, and chat with some of the country’s best floral and landscape designers.

Whether it’s date night, after-work drinks, an overdue catch-up with friends or an excuse to get out and about, Gardens by Twilight will be a night to remember, no matter the occasion.

Garden Competitions

At the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, the gardening and floral industries set the standards in horticulture by bringing together new ideas, the very best plants, products, and people with a rigorous commitment to quality. Bigger and better than ever, the 2025 festival’s outdoor program will boast more than 50 enchanting garden displays across five categories.

The crowd-favourite Landscape Design Show Gardens will return with captivating horticultural displays. The Boutique Gardens will showcase a clever collection of 5m x 5m designs from the nation’s top creatives. In the Achievable Gardens, budding horticulturalists will showcase a series of approachable gardening solutions using quality materials. For urban gardeners, the Balcony Gardens and Border Gardens will celebrate the changing nature of the Australian backyard.

Take part in this prestigious event, and your business will be associated with the sustainability messaging, tradition, quality, and all the excitement of a major event that enjoys strong national media attention.

Floral Competitions

At the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, the gardening and floral industries set the standards in horticulture by bringing together new ideas, the very best plants, products, and people with a rigorous commitment to quality.

The Royal Exhibition Building turns into the Great Hall of Flowers for the show’s five days. The Great Hall of Flowers boasts an incredible collection of glorious and vibrant displays from some of Australia’s top established and up-and-coming designers. Attendees also browse a collection of show-stopping creations from RMIT design students as part of a new and improved floral fashion display whilst taking in the bright displays and colourful scent of thousands of flowers filling the air.

Take part in this prestigious event, and your business will be associated with the sustainability messaging, tradition, quality, and all the excitement of a major event that enjoys strong national media attention.

Art Exhibition

A number of Victoria’s finest Art Societies come together at the Show to exhibit & sell their beautiful pieces of work. The artists are on-site throughout the five days of the Show to assist with any questions and explain the motivation behind their work. Head upstairs to the Gallery Precinct to pick up an original piece of art. All artwork can be purchased and taken home on the same day.

Landscape Advisory Centre

Explore the boundless possibilities for your outdoor spaces at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show at the LVML Landscape Advisory Centre. Immerse yourself in personalised discussions with our seasoned professional Members, who bring a wealth of knowledge and insights to address your landscaping needs.

Whether you’re aiming for a sustainable garden, seeking plant recommendations, or looking for innovative design ideas, the advisors are dedicated to helping you achieve your vision. Don’t forget to bring your building plans, ideas, inspirations and any photos you have of the space you want to improve.

No appointments are necessary – simply walk in and let them guide you through creating a stunning and functional outdoor oasis. Join Landscaping Victoria at MIFGS and let the Members at the Landscape Advisory Centre be the starting point for your landscape transformation!

Getting There

The venue can be easily accessed by public transport and is not far from the Melbourne CBD, so you can also drive to the venue and use their onsite parking. Get to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton via tram #86 or #96 and alight at the corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets. Alternatively, you can catch the free City Circle tram to Victoria Parade or take the city loop train and alight at Parliament Station with a short 10-minute walk to the venue.

Ticket Information

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

A ticket information booth and support staff will be available at the Victoria Street and Museum main entry gates to assist customers needing additional help purchasing tickets online.

Please note that this is a CASHLESS service. Only card or electronic contactless payment (smartphone/watch) will be accepted for ticket sales and purchasing food and beverages at the Show.