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.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse
Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year
Horsing Around!
Our giant games are free for you to play in the heart of Haymarket.
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Hay Street lights up with this vibrant lantern installation
Fire Horse on Dixon Street
Welcoming the Lunar New Year with light, warmth and optimism in the heart of Chinatown.
More events
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year 8-12yrs
Have fun making and creating at this festive session for ages 8 to 12 years and their caregivers.
Lion Dance at Ho Jiak Town Hall
Come celebrate Lunar New Year with Ho Jiak Town Hall
Celebrate LNY with Australian Chinese Painting Society
Art exhibition of rice paper paintings by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology - 2026 The Crimson Horse Year
Learn about Feng Shui and your 2026 energy
City of Sydney online book club: Chinese Literature
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
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