Sydney Lunar Festival
29 January - 16 February 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake
Enjoy fabulous feasts, see spectacular shows and marvel at magnificent artworks.
Saturday 8 February
Lunar Spectacular
Cultural groups will take to the stage at Sydney Town Hall for a vibrant celebration of dance, music and song.
Friday 7 to Sunday 9 February
Dragon Boats Festival
Watch the biggest dragon boat festival in the southern hemisphere as more than 3,000 paddlers churn up the waters and battle it out.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake
2025 Program
Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances
Lion dancing troupes and cultural groups will ring in the Lunar New year with drumming, dance, flamboyance and skill
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Catch a glimpse of our 12 beautiful lanterns as they lead you down George Street and into Haymarket
Great Snakes game day
Our giant games are free for you to play, while a DJ spins your favourite tracks from the GOLD 101.7 Kombi van
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Fascinating Thaitown 2025
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Thaitown with Thai dance performances, long drum procession parade and cuisine.
Chinatown Comedy Club - Lunar New Year Special
Chinatown Comedy Club is back and ready to celebrate Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year Twilight Garden Party
Ring in the Year of the Snake with a one of a kind experience in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
KIDS & FAMILY
CYL Lion and Dragon Dance Workshops
You're invited to understand, learn, experience and perform with us
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year
Gain practical creative skills in this festive session for ages 8 to 15 years and their caregivers.
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Catch a glimpse of our 12 beautiful lanterns as they lead you down George Street and into Haymarket
Family Sunday: Celebrate Lunar New Year
Visit the Library for a free family event to welcome the Year of the Snake!
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Hidden Gems & Stories: Show & Tell
Bring your historical documents, objects, heritage memorabilia and photographs relating to Haymarket for appraisal
Fashioning the Sydney Chinese Community in the Global 60's
Learn about the role of Chinese women's associations in Sydney in the mid 20th century.
Symbols of change: Lunar New Year and beyond with Powerhouse
Celebrate the Year of the Snake and explore themes of transformation with stories from the museum’s collection.
CYL Tai Chi Workshop
Join and discover this ancient oriental arts for relaxation, flexibility, body co-ordination and healthy living
Celebrate LNY 2025 with Australian Chinese Painting Society
Art exhibition of rice paper paintings by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society
Lunar New Year Morning Tea with Louise Zhang and Casey Chen
Celebrate Lunar New Year at N.Smith Gallery with a morning tea in collaboration with the Soul of Chinatown collective.
Pockets of Prosperity, Yee Sang & Longevity Noodles Kim Siew
Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
FEAST
A Taste of Lunar New Year at Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket
Discover free tastings, festive finds, and lucky red packets!
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce 2025 Lunar New Year Banquet
Invitation to HCC’s Year of the Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Banquet, Friday, 7 February 2025
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Lunar New Year at The Artistry
A celebration of Asian culture at this three day festival
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