If you are planning to visit Lalbagh in January or August 2026, you are coming at the best time. The famous Lalbagh Flower Show happens only twice a year and the whole Glass House is decorated with lakhs of flowers. I visited the January 2025 show and talked to the staff near Gate No. 1 to get the confirmed details for 2026, so you don’t have to rely on old articles.
What are the Lalbagh Flower Show Dates for 2026?
Lalbagh Flower Show is organized twice a year by the Department of Horticulture, Karnataka.
- Republic Day Flower Show 2026: This is the first show of the year. In 2026, it will start from January 17, 2026 (Saturday) to January 26, 2026 (Monday). This show is for Republic Day celebration and is more crowded than August show. The theme is usually related to a famous personality or monument.
- Independence Day Flower Show 2026: The second show will happen from August 8, 2026 (Saturday) to August 17, 2026 (Monday). This is the bigger show of the year. In 2025, the theme was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and they created a 18-feet flower statue inside Glass House.
The show is open all 10 days including weekends. No holiday in between.
Lalbagh Flower Show Ticket Price 2026 – New Rates
The ticket price is increased in 2025 and same will continue in 2026. You can buy tickets at all 4 gates. There is no online ticket, only offline.
| Ticket Type | Weekday Price | Weekend / Holiday Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (Above 12 years) | Rs. 80 | Rs. 100 |
| Child (6 to 12 years) | Rs. 30 | Rs. 40 |
| Child Below 6 years | Free | Free |
| School Student (with ID) | Rs. 20 | Rs. 20 |
Please carry cash. At Gate No. 1 and Gate No. 2, UPI payment works, but at Gate No. 3 and 4, network issue is there, so cash is safer.
What are the Timings for Flower Show 2026?
During Flower Show, the normal timings of Lalbagh are changed.
- Morning: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM – Normal entry, but Glass House decoration you can see from outside only. No extra charge for morning walkers, but they cannot enter Glass House before 9 AM.
- Flower Show Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM – This is when Glass House is open for public with ticket. The lights inside Glass House are switched on after 6:00 PM for 30 minutes, which looks beautiful.
If you want to avoid crowd, come between 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on a weekday. After 3:00 PM, there is huge rush, especially on Saturday and Sunday. I waited 45 minutes in queue on Sunday in January.
What is the Theme for Lalbagh Flower Show 2026?
The official theme for January 2026 is not yet announced by Horticulture Department, but as per the pattern, they dedicate it to a national leader. In January 2025, the theme was Kempegowda and in August 2025 it was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
For January 2026, the expected theme is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his 150th birth anniversary celebration, with a flower statue inside Glass House. I will update this article once the official poster is released near the Main Gate.
Apart from the main theme inside Glass House, there are more than 100 stalls outside selling different plants, seeds, gardening tools and flower pots. You can buy a rose plant for Rs. 50 to Rs. 150.
Which Gate Should You Use for Flower Show?
Do not make the mistake that most people make.
- If you want to see the Glass House first, use Gate No. 1 (Main Gate). The Glass House is just 200 meters from Gate No. 1. But this gate has the longest queue during flower show, sometimes 1 hour.
- If you want to avoid queue and parking problem, use Gate No. 2 (Siddhapura Gate). Parking is big here and queue is 50% less than Gate No. 1. From Gate No. 2, Glass House is 600 meters walk.
- If you are coming by Metro, use Gate No. 4. From Lalbagh Metro Station, Gate No. 4 is 2 minutes walk, but from Gate No. 4 to Glass House it is 1 km walk inside the garden.
My personal suggestion: If you are coming with family and kids, use Gate No. 2. Park your car there and take the small electric buggy inside (Rs. 20 per person) to reach Glass House.
My 3 Personal Tips for Flower Show 2026
- Do not carry a big bag. Security checking is strict during flower show and big bags are not allowed inside Glass House.
- Carry a water bottle and cap. Inside Glass House it becomes very hot and humid because of lakhs of flowers.
- If you want to buy plants, buy them when you are exiting. If you buy at entry, you have to carry them for 2 hours inside the garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is camera allowed in Lalbagh Flower Show?
Yes, mobile camera is free. DSLR camera charge is Rs. 500 extra per camera.
Q. Is Lalbagh Flower Show worth visiting?
Yes, if you have never seen it. The work done inside Glass House with flowers is amazing. But if you don’t like crowd, avoid weekends.
Q. Can I get the ticket online for flower show?
No, as of 2026, there is no online ticket system. You have to buy from the counter at the gate.
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Suresh Kumar is the founder and editor of LalbaghBotanicalGarden.com, a website dedicated to helping visitors plan their trips to Lalbagh Botanical Garden with accurate, well-researched information on timings, fees, history, and attractions. Content is compiled and fact-checked using official sources and government tourism records.
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