![Lunar New Year Festival on Kensington Street](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/44WQsMGCILxW40Ncq3smdF/fbb8923cbcc8111fe13fb927d9eb2283/0bd1ea80-fcd7-11f0-a929-412afc5f4b5c--2026-Lunar-New-Year-Festival-hero.webp)
### [Lunar New Year Festival on Kensington Street ](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/lunar-new-year-festival-on-kensington-street)

Looking for the bustling street festival vibes but can’t make it to [Sydney Lunar Streets](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/lunar-lanes-haymarket-street-party)? This free, family-friendly event in Chippendale is packed with lion dances, face painting, red envelope giveaways, fortune telling and more.  

Saturday 21 February, 2pm to 7pm 

![Lunar New Year celebrations at the Maritime Museum](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/1gtV9jNk5RrmdCQRVfl1Y9/a0c3c16332c462fc320cc5ae0bda6a0d/e3593060-fca2-11f0-9a04-7f503ec320e9--Lunar-New-Year-Celebrations-at-the-Maritime-Museum-hero.webp)
### [Lunar Sea ](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/lunar-new-year-celebrations-at-the-maritime-museum)

Immerse yourself in a full day of Lunar New Year celebrations at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Learn the art of traditional calligraphy, watch lion and dragon dances, and have fun with face painting and art workshops.  

Sunday 22 February, 10am to 4pm 

![Horsing Around! our free family games weekend](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/4M6dPfKSGGQUX1HhgXyBav/1caefb97e0bac4bf5ea2ed383ad4809c/0d35e800-eaa7-11f0-8f9b-db82cd2b8c7c--Horsing-Around--hero.webp)
### [Horsing Around! ](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/horsing-around)

Play big with our giant Jenga, Connect 4 and snakes and ladders. Our huge games on Hay Street are free for you to play. Drop by for some family fun before you gallop into the Lunar New Year.  

Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March, 11am to 4pm 

### [Horse Power: Year of the Horse children’s workshops ](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/horse-power-year-of-the-horse-childrens-workshop)

Discover the remarkable stories of horses in human history, culture and art at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum. Create and decorate your own horse art and learn more about the animal race at the heart of the Chinese zodiac.  

Saturday 28 February, 12pm to 4pm 

![Explore the full program of workshops, talks, performances and events for Sydney Lunar Festival ](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5ZQEXdADvWXfkrgbqZevRs/2365dfd20e7a740977c7bf2219e247d3/SLF-WhatToDoInFeb.jpg)
### See a lion dance

These loud and lively performances are happening throughout the city to celebrate the Year of the Horse. From the steps of Sydney Town Hall to the high poles of Market City, find out [where to see lion dances during Sydney Lunar Festival](https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/photos/where-to-see-lion-dances-during-sydney-lunar-festival). 

Various dates

### Want more? [Explore the full program](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-lunar-festival).  

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