Sydney Lunar Festival

14 February - 1 March 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse

Enjoy fabulous feasts, see spectacular shows and marvel at magnificent artworks.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Lion dancing and cultural performances

Community performers and lion dancers bring colour, music and movement to the streets of Haymarket.

This weekend

Horsing Around!

Play big with our giant Jenga, Connect 4 and snakes and ladders. Drop by for some family fun before you gallop into the Lunar New Year.

On this week

Haymarket

Exhibitions

Group Exhibition — HORS

Nasha Gallery is pleased to present HORS, a group exhibition featuring seven artists

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5 ways to feast during Sydney Lunar Festival

From extravagant banquets to family-style meals, savour the flavours of the Lunar New Year.

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Things to do with kids during Sydney Lunar Festival

The most fun for fillies, foals and families to welcome the Year of the Horse.

Feast

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Haymarket

Food & drink

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

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Where to see lion dances

These loud and lively performances bring good luck and chase away evil spirits for the year ahead.

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