A Blooming Calendar:
Must-See International Flower Shows and Festivals in 2025
Happy New Year! and in order to help get organised I thought I’d share with you the dates of the major flower festivals around the world so that you can plan your flower travel. Some I’ve attended, and the rest are on my wishlist.
If you’re a lover of vibrant blooms, dazzling garden displays, and floral artistry, 2025 offers an incredible lineup of international flower shows and festivals. From the tulip fields of the Netherlands to the colourful parades of Colombia, these events celebrate nature’s beauty while showcasing cultural traditions. Here’s your ultimate guide, organized by continent and date, to help you plan your next floral adventure.
I apologise for the shortness of this post, however I’m currently writing this post in Mexico City as I attend the Flower House Mexico 3 day workshop. It’s so exciting and inspiring to be amongst people who talk my flower language regardless of where we are all from. Hubby G and I have travelled over 24 hours and with a 2, 1-night layovers to be here and the fun has only just begun. Stay tuned for all the details in next Friday’s Flowerlogue.
So, with no further ado, starting off in my home country, then in date order:
Australia
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Dates: March 26–30, 2025
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Highlights: The southern hemisphere’s largest flower festival. A prestigious flower and garden show with stunning garden designs, floral art displays, and live gardening workshops.
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (Credit: The Flower Scout) For more information on MIFGS see my post
Floriade
Dates: September 13–October 12, 2025
Location: Canberra, Australia
Highlights: Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, featuring over a million blooming flowers, cultural events, integrated sculptures and live performances in Commonwealth Park.Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Dates: September 18–23, 2025
Location: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Highlights: Australia's longest-running floral event featuring parades, garden tours, food, wine and live music.Asia
Ahmedabad International Flower Show
Dates: January 5–22, 2025
Location: Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad, India
Highlights: Unique flower arrangements along the scenic riverfront.Chiang Mai Flower Festival
Dates: January 31- February 2, 2025
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Highlights: Parade floats decorated with colourful displays, flower markets, and cultural events.Cherry Blossom Festivals
Dates: Late March to early May 2025 (varies by region)
Location: Various cities, Japan
Highlights: Celebrations of cherry blossoms (sakura) with hanami (flower viewing) parties and cultural events.Singapore Garden Festival
Dates: August 3–11, 2025
Location: Suntec, Singapore
Highlights: Features creative garden and floral displays, including orchids and exotic plants.Europe
Keukenhof Tulip Festival
Dates: March 20–May 11, 2025
Location: Lisse, Netherlands
Highlights: One of the world’s largest flower gardens, with millions of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in full bloom.
Me at Keukenhof Tulip Festival. Yes! It’s as insane as it looks! (Credit: The Flower Scout) Bloemencorso Bollenstreek (Dutch Flower Parade)
Dates: April 9–13, 2025
Location: From Noordwijk to Haarlem, Netherlands
Highlights: A 42-km parade of floats decorated with hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils.Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors)
Dates: May 10–18, 2025
Location: Girona, Spain
Highlights: The city’s streets, monuments, and patios are transformed with elaborate floral installations and artistic displays.Festival de los Patios (Córdoba, Spain)
Dates: May 5–18, 2025
Location: Córdoba, Spain
Highlights: A UNESCO-recognized cultural event where locals open their flower-filled patios to the public.Festival Flora
Dates: October 14-25, 2025
Location: Cordoba, Spain
Highlights: International floral designer competition in the historic heart of Cordoba
Emily Thompson People’s Choice Winner - Festival Flora 2024 (Credit: The Flower Scout) I travelled to Festival Flora in October last year to see the spectacle. For all the in’s and out’s see my post
Chelsea in Bloom
Dates: May 20–26, 2025
Location: Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
Highlights: A free floral art festival transforming Chelsea into an open-air gallery.
Lovergirl’s Carmen Miranda Chelsea in Bloom 2024 Entry (Credit: The F;lower Scout) RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Dates: May 20–24, 2025
Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
Highlights: World famous, cutting-edge garden designs and stunning floral exhibits.
Me at the Chelsea Flower Show Main Gate (Credit: The Flower Scout) Genzano Infiorata Flower Festival
Dates: May 15-17, 2025
Location: Genzano di Roma, Italy
Highlights: Artistic flower carpets created along the streets, featuring intricate designs made entirely of flower petals.International Wildflower Festival
Dates: May 23 - June 8 2025
Location: Bohinj, Slovenia
Highlights: Celebrates alpine wildflowers with guided walks, workshops, and cultural events.Madeira Flower Festival
Dates: May 1-25, 2025
Location: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Highlights: Features parades, floral carpets, and artistic flower displays.Flower Carpet in Brussels
Dates: August 2026 (occurs every second year)
Location: Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium
Highlights: A massive flower 1680m2 carpet made of begonias, dahlias and created by 120 volunteers designed with intricate patterns, displayed in the historic city square.Jersey Battle of Flowers
Dates: August 8–10, 2025
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Highlights: A carnival-style parade with floral floats and evening illuminations.North America
Pasadena Rose Parade
Dates: January 1, 2025
Location: Pasadena, California, USA
Highlights: Iconic New Year’s Day parade featuring elaborate floral floats.New York Garden Orchid Show
Dates: February 15 - April 27, 2025
Location: New York
Highlights: Masses of orchids on show with the theme: Mexican Modernism
Philadelphia Flower Show
Dates: March 1–9, 2025
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Highlights: The largest indoor flower show in the U.S., showcasing garden designs and floral exhibits.EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Dates: March 5–June 2, 2025
Location: Bay Lake, Florida, USA
Highlights: Elaborate topiaries and garden exhibits in a festive Disney setting.Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Dates: April 1–30, 2025
Location: Mount Vernon, Washington, USA
Highlights: Thousands of acres of tulip fields in bloom, accompanied by art shows, farm tours, and family activities.Tulip Time Festival
Dates: May 2–11, 2025
Location: Holland, Michigan, USA
Highlights: Celebrates Dutch heritage with tulip displays, parades, and traditional Dutch dancing.Rochester Lilac Festival
Dates: May 9-18, 2025
Location: Rochester, New York
Highlights: Attracting over half a million visitors each year
Albany Tulip Festival
Dates: May 10-11, 2025
Location: Washington Park, Albany, New York
Portland Rose Festival
Dates: May 23–June 8, 2025
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Highlights: A citywide celebration featuring the Grand Floral Parade and other events.Medellín Flower Festival (Feria de las Flores)
Dates: July 25-August 4, 2025
Location: Medellín, Colombia
Highlights: Vibrant parades, traditional “silletas” flower displays, and cultural events.
From intimate garden showcases to grand parades and floral art installations, these events offer something for everyone. Mark your calendars, and don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the colours, fragrances, and festivities that make each show unique. Which event are you planning to attend in 2025?
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