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.
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
Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year
BANNER GALLERIES
Pockets of Prosperity, Yee Sang & Longevity Noodles Kim Siew
Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
FEASTS
A Taste of Lunar New Year at Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket
Discover free tastings, festive finds, and lucky red packets!
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
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
Lunar New Year Street Festival 2025 - Year of the Snake
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Kensington Street!
Organic wine & yoga for Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with mindfulness, renewal, and prosperity.
Tasty Trivia - Lunar New Year celebration of Asian cuisine
Asian food themed trivia quiz just for you food lovers out there.
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Chinatown Comedy Club - Lunar New Year Special
Chinatown Comedy Club is back and ready to celebrate Lunar New Year!
Performance with Lion Dance Kids
Experience the heart-thumping beats of Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year Concert with Hong Kong String Orchestra
Lunar New Year Concert Australian Debut Celebrating the Year of the Snake
JWK Lunar New Year High Pole Lion Dance
Amazing high pole lion dance performances by Sydney's premier team: JWK
KIDS & FAMILY
School Holiday Program: The Year of the Snake
28-30 January: Wind your way through the Museum in this workshop filled with activities relating to all things serpents
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!
Free Rattle Drum Workshop at The Rocks Discovery Museum
Make your own rattle drum to take home in this school holiday workshop
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Hidden Gems & Stories: Show & Tell
Bring your historical documents, objects, heritage memorabilia and photographs relating to Haymarket for appraisal
Book Launch: The Old Reliable Firm by Dr Sophie Couchman
A Chinese Australian story of family, migration and entrepreneurship
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
To freely flourish 綻放 – film screening with panel discussion
A free community screening of a queer coming-of-age Chinese diaspora family drama presented by film maker Victor Wu
Celebrate the Lunar New Year "Objects of Desire" by Neis Wai
Join artist Neis Wai and ArtSHINE to celebrate this solo exhibition 'opening—'Objects of Desire!
Journey Through Tradition by artist Anthony Van Lam
Join artist Anthony Van Lam and ArtSHINE for the opening celebration
Celebrate LNY 2025 with Australian Chinese Painting Society
Art exhibition of rice paper paintings by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society
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