At a glance
- When
- Saturday 14 November 2026, 10am to 4pm; Sunday 15 November, 10am to 3:15pm
- Where
- Fitzroy Pavilion, Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell ACT 2911; entry from Stirling Avenue next to McDonald’s
- Cost
- Entry by donation; members and children free (the age limit is listed as under 14 by EPIC and 14 and under by the Society)
- On show
- Champion roses and other plants and flowers, with Floral Art demonstrations on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm
- Also on
- A raffle, plus plants and other products for sale
- Who it’s for
- Gardeners, rose growers and anyone who wants a free-entry weekend outing indoors
- What to do now
- Plan for Saturday afternoon if you want the Floral Art demonstrations, and enter from Stirling Avenue
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against the Society’s website and EPIC’s event listing
- Not yet confirmed
- Where to park for this show, which neither the Society nor EPIC says, and which exhibitors or sellers will attend
The Horticultural Society of Canberra’s Spring Exhibition and Rose Show is on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 at the Fitzroy Pavilion at Exhibition Park in Canberra. Entry is by donation, and the Society says this show has moved from the location it advised earlier.
This guide covers the hours, where to go in, what the Society and EPIC say you will see, how to get to EPIC, and what is not yet confirmed. Details are as shown on the Society’s Activities and Events page and EPIC’s event listing on 10 November 2026. All times are Canberra clock time (AEDT).
When is the Rose Show?
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 14 November | 10am to 4pm |
| Sunday | 15 November | 10am to 3:15pm |
The Society says its shows are open Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3:15pm. EPIC’s event header lists the Sunday finish as 3pm, but its description gives 3:15pm. Plan on 3:15pm and arrive earlier if you want to see everything.
Where exactly is it?
The show is in the Fitzroy Pavilion at EPIC. The Society says to enter from Stirling Avenue, next to McDonald’s off the Federal Highway. It adds a note about the change of location from that previously advised, so use this venue and not an older notice.
What does it cost?
Entry is by donation. The Society says entry for the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show, and for its Iris, Rhododendron and Azalea Show, is by donation, while the two larger shows charge $5 a person. EPIC says members and children under 14 are free. The Society’s page says free for members and children 14 and under, so the two sources differ by one year of age. If you are bringing a 14-year-old, ask at the door.
What will I see?
EPIC’s listing describes an array of sights and smells from a display of champion roses and other plants and flowers. The Society says its shows let gardeners show off flowers, plants and produce in a competitive setting, with classes from novice to expert. It calls them a good social occasion to compare notes with other gardeners and seek advice from experts.
- Floral Art demonstrations on Saturday between 1pm and 3pm.
- A raffle.
- A range of products and plants for sale.
How do I get to EPIC?
EPIC says it has ample car parking on site, in designated car parks and building forecourts, and that more may be available at the Canberra Thoroughbred Racecourse subject to availability. It adds that some events charge for parking. Neither the Society nor EPIC says what applies to this show, so check the signs when you arrive.
By light rail, get off at the EPIC and Racecourse stop on Flemington Road, walk towards Northbourne Avenue and cross at the traffic lights at Gate 2. EPIC lists weekend light rail every 15 minutes, with Saturday service from 6am to 1am on Sunday and Sunday service from 8am to 11:30pm. That page is a general guide for all events, so check Transport Canberra for the day. There is also a taxi pick-up and drop-off area at the main entrance on Flemington Road, and EPIC lists Canberra Cabs on 13 22 27.
Who runs the show?
The Horticultural Society of Canberra was formed in 1929. The Society says it set out to foster gardening in the new national capital so that Canberra might become a garden city, and its early work included planning the National Rose Garden. It runs four shows a year: the Autumn Flower Show in March and three in spring. In 2026 the others were the Spring Bulb and Camellia Show on 19 and 20 September and the Iris, Rhododendron and Azalea Show on 31 October and 1 November.
Is there anything else this week?
The Society’s monthly Information Evening is on Monday 16 November at 7:30pm in the Wesley Foyer at the Wesley Uniting Church Centre, National Circuit, Forrest. Cool Country Natives will give a general talk on native plants. The Society says there is no charge, the public is welcome, and the program includes a raffle and supper. There is no meeting in December. The Society’s events calendar lists the room as Lancaster Hall at the Wesley Centre rather than the Wesley Foyer, so check the room on the night.
When are the next shows?
The Society lists provisional 2027 dates, all at the Fitzroy Pavilion at EPIC: the Autumn Flower Show on 6 and 7 March, the Spring Bulb and Camellia Show on 18 and 19 September, the Iris, Rhododendron and Azalea Show on 30 and 31 October, and the Spring Exhibition and Rose Show on 13 and 14 November. Provisional means they can change.
Want to enter?
The Society publishes rules and schedules for each 2026 show, tips for new exhibitors and a page on the questions novices ask most. Enquiries and entries go to showsecretary@hsoc.org.au.
What has not been confirmed?
- Which exhibitors and sellers will be there.
- Parking arrangements and any charge for this show.
- The entry age limit for free children (under 14 or 14 and under).
Sources
- Activities and Events — Horticultural Society of Canberra (checked 10 November 2026)
- Spring Exhibition and Rose Show — EPIC
- Transport and parking — EPIC
Photos: Floriade flower beds and the EPIC and Racecourse light rail stop, as credited in each caption (text added). Two illustrations are AI-generated and are marked as such.
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Horticultural Society of Canberra or Exhibition Park in Canberra. Dates, hours and services can change; check the official pages above before you go.