The Flower Show is ready to bloom! Now in its 196th year, the PHS Philadelphia Flower show returns to The Pennsylvania Convention Center this year from March 1-9, 2025.
This family-friendly event will feature bold and creative floral arrangements sure to amaze visitors as well as world-class shopping, live music, and delicious foods.
The theme of the flower show this year is Gardens of Tomorrow. “At the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, our purpose is using horticulture to foster a healthier, more sustainable, more beautiful future,” said Matt Rader, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
“The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, Gardens of Tomorrow, showcases the power of plants, sustainability, and innovation. As a fundraiser, the Flower Show supports PHS’s programs that bring trees, gardens, and beauty into neighborhoods and schools across the city and region while also cultivating the next generation of horticultural leaders.”
“We’re proud to offer a glimpse into the future of the industry while advancing our mission to create a greener, healthier, and more equitable world through gardening.”
The Philadelphia Flower Show: 2025 Highlights
The event featured never-before-seen artistic interpretations of Show spaces and exhibits, including the 2025 PHS-designed Entrance Garden, “Futura Florentia,” alongside a shortlist of new and returning exhibitors, and upcoming activations and events.
The name of the Flower Show Entrance Garden, “Futura Florentia” is meant to capture the idea of flowers as a symbol of the future while evoking growth, beauty, and vitality in a natural, poetic style.
New this year, attend Know to Grow sessions Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9 and hear from presenters sponsored by Great Grow Along – the world’s largest virtual garden festival. GGA is excited to be showcasing a curated list of popular gardening experts and authors sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration to make your 2025 garden great! Other Know to Grow partners include Fine Gardening Magazine and Timber Press. Free with admission.
Another new highlight this year is the Butterfly Kiosk. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase adorable butterfly magnets or clips as they exit Butterflies Live! to commemorate their visit with these breathtaking pollinators.
“The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and creativity in gardening,” said Seth Pearsoll, VP and Creative Director of the Philadelphia Flower Show. “This year’s theme, by design, invokes a sense of optimism, highlighting how planting something today is a small gesture that promotes a brighter future. Our remarkable lineup of world-class exhibitors will explore what this future holds for gardens and landscapes. From sustainable designs and adaptive reuse to breathtaking artistic expressions, this show will inspire and captivate every visitor.”
Returning Favorites
Certainly, the Philadelphia Flower Show is a cherished event in our city for a reason. Guests can enjoy their favorite staples including Butterflies Live, Early Morning Tours, Kids Cocoon, Photography Tours, Bloom Garden, and more. Dog lovers can partake in Fido Friday, a way our four legged friends to also enjoy the floral spectacle.
The Family Frolic Day returns and takes place the Sunday March 2nd. It is a day dedicated especially to the little ones — enjoy face painting, giveaways, and mascot appearances.
Looking for a cosmic night out? Don’t miss the 21+ event, Flowers After Hours: Out Of This World. The Convention Center becomes your dance floor surrounded by live music and beautiful floral creations. This event takes place Saturday, March 8, 2025 and requires a separate ticket purchase.
The evening will feature: A cosmic dance party, alien encounter photo ops, galaxy-inspired cocktails, and a space fashion show. Plus, music will be curated by SNACKTIME, the live band for “They Call it Late Night” with Jason Kelce on ESPN, and feature an incredible line-up of DJs: Muhammad Carr, Lady B and Touchtone, and Val Fleury.
How to get tickets
Indeed, the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show is sure to be a memorable and beautiful event.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic for yourself.
Tickets for the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show are priced as follows:
- ticket prices start at $39.99 for adults, $25 for students (ages 18-24 with valid ID) and $20 for children (ages 5-17).
- purchase a Floral Fanatic Pass for $90 and receive unlimited visits to the flower show throughout its duration, an exclusive Flower Show gift bag and more
- Discounts are available for entrance after 4 p.m., groups (of 25 or more) and PHS members.
You can learn more about what’s new at the Flower Show and how to purchase a ticket by checking out the Philadelphia Flower Show website here.
Now in its 196th year, The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the premiere horticultural event of its kind in the United States, making it one of Philadelphia’s most iconic and prominent cultural events and a key driver of tourism.