flower power event

In June 2026, the annual theme BLOOM of the Universalmuseum Joanneum comes to the forefront of the Graz experience region, focusing on “Power of the Flower”. A diverse exhibition and event network is being created at all BLOOM locations in Graz and Styria, highlighting the flower as a cultural, social, and symbolic element. The flower symbolizes fragility, hope, and beauty – as well as processes of change, remembrance, and community.

The highlight is the large Flower Power Festival on June 14 at the Austrian Sculpture Park near Graz, a place where nature and sculpture are in dialogue. The sculpture park invites visitors to discover flowers as a metaphor: in artworks, in conversations, and in educational formats for all age groups. At the same time, the other BLOOM locations – including Eggenberg Palace, Stainz Palace, and Trautenfels Palace – open spaces for workshops, museums, and exhibitions around the theme of flowers.

The event is aimed at a diverse audience: families, art enthusiasts, nature lovers, and communities. Brief impulses will draw on local traditions and botanical diversity, conveying interesting facts about the flowers and plants of Styria – while connecting them with art and society. Speaking of the region: The Styrian landscape, with its variety of flowers and plants, provides an ideal backdrop. In this atmosphere, the flower becomes a unifying element.

A detailed program will follow soon.