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Nine things you didn’t know about the NYBG’s Orchid Show
The flower display brings together thousands of plants from around the country.
The Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden exhibits thousands of species of beautiful blossoming orchids, making it one of the best NYC events in February and one of the best things to do in the Bronx. NYBG’s orchid show has been running for more than two decades and has only gotten better year after year.
The Orchid Show this year will explore the connection between natural flora and the concrete jungle "in a dazzling reimagining of the Big Apple, from stoops and slice shops to the subway itself."
Your ticket will get you daytime access to The Orchid Show, plus all the rest of NYBG's outdoor gardens and collections. If you want to visit after dark, check out Orchid Nights where you can admire the flowers under the twinkling lights of the conservatory with music in the background and a cocktail in hand.
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What is the Orchid Show NYC?
The balmy and bountiful festival titled "The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle" will feature thousands of orchids that showcase diverse ecosystems and rich cultures, as interpreted by Queens' own Mr. Flower Fantastic, one of the most in-demand floral artists in the world. In this year's exhibition, expect to see a fusion of stunning nature and cityscape artistry.
And like every year, Orchid Nights will be held for those 21 and older with music, cash bars, and food available for purchase.
When is the Orchid Show NYC?
NYBG’s Orchid show runs from February 7 through April 26, 2026.
Where is the Orchid Show NYC?
The Orchid Show takes place at the New York Botanical Garden (2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx) inside the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
How do I get tickets to the Orchid Show NYC?
Tickets are on sale at nybg.org.
