Celebrate Spring with music, tours, a plant fair and so much more

There is so much more at Floriade this year. Join the activities at our first satellite site - Lanyon Homestead.

As well as the displays and events at Commonwealth Park, there will be beautiful blooms and events at Lanyon Homestead, one of Canberra’s most significant heritage places.

Spring Garden Display
Wednesday – Sunday
16 September – 15 October
10.00am – 4.00pm
Free (no bookings)

Lanyon’s gardens are always spectacular in Spring and this year there will be even more to see and enjoy with special plantings and gorgeous floral displays as part of the Floriade offerings.

Weekend Garden Tours
Saturday and Sunday only
16 September – 15 October
11.00am and 1.00pm
Free (https://events.humanitix.com/lanyon-homestead-garden-tours)

Take a free tour to learn more about the history and care of Lanyon’s historic ornamental and kitchen gardens.

Grow Your Garden Plant Fair
Saturday 23 September
10.00am – 2.00pm
Entry by donation

Hear from experts at our talks, workshops and demonstrations. Relax in the gardens and enjoy a bite to eat. Grab a bargain, that special garden tool or a supply of plants, seedlings and bulbs. Make a beautiful flower crown. Kids Zone.

Register your interest in coming and book your tickets for our workshops and tours here. (https://events.humanitix.com/tours/grow-your-garden-plant-fair)

Spring Wonderland Picnic Concert
Saturday 7 October
4.30pm – 6.00pm
Tickets: Adult $35, Under 35s & Concession $30, Family $75, Child $10 (https://events.humanitix.com/spring-wonderland-picnic-concert)

Bring your friends, family, a rug and a picnic for this Spring Wonderland concert overlooking the Murrumbidgee River. The CSO String Quartet with the beautiful voice of Rachel Thoms and Tuggeranong’s Singing with Toby Choir will delight and entertain you.

ACT Historic Places Art Prize Exhibition
Wednesday – Sunday
16 September – 15 October
10.00am – 4.00pm
Part of your Lanyon Homestead Tour (https://events.humanitix.com/lanyon-homestead-tours-winter-spring-2023)

Tours of Lanyon Homestead will have an added delight over Floriade. Discover beautiful pieces from Canberra and region’s artists and craftspeople on your tour. Beautiful artworks from this inaugural prize are located throughout the house.

Drought and Other Plays by Millicent Armstrong
Sunday 24 September
4.00pm – 7.00pm
Tickets: $50 (https://www.123tix.com.au/events/39535/drought-and-other-plays-by-millicent-armstrong-lanyon-homestead)

Join us for four short plays by (almost) forgotten WW1 soldier settler farmer and playwright, Millicent Armstrong, presented in the beautiful surrounds of Lanyon Homestead. A very special theatre experience.