Experience a day out like no other at the Interflora World Cup. Join us at Manchester Central Convention Centre on 7th – 9th September for a three day, fun and flower filled fiesta for all the senses! With just days to go until the world’s biggest floristry competition gets underway, here’s a roundup of everything that you can experience at the event:
The Village Green
At the heart of the action, this is where 20 of the world’s best florists will go head-to-head creating floral works of art in a bid to become Interflora World Champion. You can also enjoy:
Live music and entertainment from the Royal Northern College of Music and other talented performers.
Delicious food and drink, including fabulous floral-themed cocktails.
Floristry demonstrations led by super-talented floral designers.
The best of British craft and design at the Artisan Shopping Market.
If you’re visiting on Saturday 9th September, the Village Green is where you’ll be able to see over 100 floral art pieces created by the World Cup competitors, who will also be on hand to answer your questions.
Students from colleges across the UK and Ireland will also take part in a special floristry competition sponsored by the Floristry Trade Club and Smithers Oasis, and the Most Sustainable Floristry Innovation Award will be presented to the winner as voted for by visitors.
The Florist Zone
If you’ve got floristry experience and want to unleash your own creativity at the Interflora World Cup, this is the place to be. Five of the most talented, passionate and innovative floral designers from across the world will be leading action-packed floristry workshops and demonstrations, including reigning Interflora World Champion Bart Hassam from Australia.
Don’t miss your chance to learn new skills, take away handy tips and tricks, get inspired by international design styles and add world-class touches to your own work. Spaces are limited so make sure you book your ticket now to secure your spot with the masters!
The Creation Zone
Leading industry supplier Country Baskets are running four creative workshops each day at the event and flower lovers of all kinds can get involved in the action, no experience required. Whether you’re making a floral wristlet, floral fascinator, Autumn wreath or natural dried fan, everything is yours to take home – including lots of inspiration and wonderful memories!
These workshops are available to add on when you purchase a day ticket but if you’ve already bought yours, it’s not too late. Click here to book a session
Inspiration Zone
There’s a fantastic line up of topical talks taking place across all three days, giving you a fresh perspective on all things floral. Learn how to design your first garden in 5 steps with The Garden Ninja, explore Manchester’s urban gardening scene with the RHS & Manchester Urban Diggers or create bouquets that can help support our native bees with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, to name just a few of the immersive sessions.
Are you ready for some real flower power? The Semi-Final AND Grand Final evenings are now SOLD OUT but there are still day tickets and workshops available. Don’t miss out on the floral event of the year - get your tickets here to join the buzz:
