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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 15 to Sunday 16 February

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.

Friday 14 to Sunday 16 February

Cultural street performances

See K-pop dance crews, lion dancers and more at the Korean gateway in Darling Quarter.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake

2025 Program

Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances
Sydney
Music

Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances

Lion dancing troupes and cultural groups will ring in the Lunar New year with drumming, dance, flamboyance and skill
Today 6pm to 7pm
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Sydney
Exhibitions

12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu

Catch a glimpse of our 12 beautiful lanterns as they lead you down George Street and into Haymarket
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Snake stroll on Dixon
Sydney
Community & causes

Snake stroll on Dixon

A family of friendly snakes welcome you to Chinatown
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Lunar Gateways
Haymarket
Exhibitions

Lunar Gateways

A tribute to Chinese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese architecture
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Lucky 8 Snakes light rail by Chrissy Lau
Sydney
Community & causes

Lucky 8 Snakes light rail by Chrissy Lau

Take a ride into the Year of the Snake!
Today 12am to 11.55pm
Great Snakes game day
Haymarket
Children & family

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
Today 11am to 4pm
Korean dancefloor
Darling Quarter
Community & causes

Korean dancefloor

Groove into a joyous Lunar New Year.
Today 9am to 10pm

OUR PICKS

Symbols of change: Lunar New Year and beyond with Powerhouse
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops

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.
20 Feb 2025
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Haymarket
Food & drink

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Today 11.30am to 2pm

Download the Sydney Culture Walks app

Open the Lunar Walk for a map of the lunar lanterns, gateways, artworks, installations and more.

BANNER GALLERIES

ode together || under moonlight entwined
Sydney
Exhibitions

ode together || under moonlight entwined

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Pockets of Prosperity, Yee Sang & Longevity Noodles Kim Siew
Sydney
Exhibitions

Pockets of Prosperity, Yee Sang & Longevity Noodles Kim Siew

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.59pm
A Celebration of Cultures by Debra Beale
Sydney
Exhibitions

A Celebration of Cultures by Debra Beale

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.55pm
Forget Me Knot by Angela Tam
Sydney
Exhibitions

Forget Me Knot by Angela Tam

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Year of the Snake by Heidi Hakala
Sydney
Exhibitions

Year of the Snake by Heidi Hakala

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.59pm
A Feast Fit For A Snake by YEAHYEAHCHLOE
Sydney
Exhibitions

A Feast Fit For A Snake by YEAHYEAHCHLOE

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Transform by Ann Woo and Sharon Billinge
Sydney
Exhibitions

Transform by Ann Woo and Sharon Billinge

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Charming Prosperity by Ratih Luhur
Sydney
Exhibitions

Charming Prosperity by Ratih Luhur

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 1pm

What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival

Our guide on the best things to do and places to eat to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

ALL EVENTS

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Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances
Sydney
Theatre, dance & film

Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances

Lion dancing troupes and cultural groups will ring in the Lunar New year with drumming, dance, flamboyance and skill
Today 6pm to 7pm
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Sydney
Children & family

12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu

Catch a glimpse of our 12 beautiful lanterns as they lead you down George Street and into Haymarket
Today 12am to 11.59pm
A Celebration of Cultures by Debra Beale
Sydney
Exhibitions

A Celebration of Cultures by Debra Beale

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.55pm
Great Snakes game day
Haymarket
Children & family

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
Today 11am to 4pm
Korean dancefloor
Darling Quarter
Community & causes

Korean dancefloor

Groove into a joyous Lunar New Year.
Today 9am to 10pm
Lucky 8 Snakes light rail by Chrissy Lau
Sydney
Tours & experiences

Lucky 8 Snakes light rail by Chrissy Lau

Take a ride into the Year of the Snake!
Today 12am to 11.55pm
A Feast Fit For A Snake by YEAHYEAHCHLOE
Sydney
Community & causes

A Feast Fit For A Snake by YEAHYEAHCHLOE

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Charming Prosperity by Ratih Luhur
Sydney
Exhibitions

Charming Prosperity by Ratih Luhur

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
Today 12am to 1pm

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