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.
On this week
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Market City
Join Market City’s 7-week Lunar New Year Festival with free performances, workshops, giveaways & authentic Asian dining.
Lunar New Year Afternoon tea
Revel in the festivities with our special-edition Lunar New Year Afternoon tea
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
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.
Lunar New Year at Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket
Free tastings, cooking demonstrations and fortune telling sessions
Feast
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce Lunar New Year Banquet
Members and friends of the Chamber get together again for our annual “Haymarket family reunion”
Lion Dance and Lunar New Year Banquet at The Malaya
Lion Dance and Lunar New Year Banquet at The Malaya
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Sydney Culture Eats!
Learn about the Year of the Horse, make your own Horse and enjoy our delicious dumplings while you're here!
New Shanghai Westfield Sydney Lion Dance Performance
A Lunar New Year lion dance to bring luck and good fortune
Lunar New Year at Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket
Free tastings, cooking demonstrations and fortune telling sessions
Kids
Lunar New Year Celebrations at the Maritime Museum
Celebrate the year of the Horse with us! A full day of cultural performances and creative family-friendly workshops.
Horse Power: Year of the Horse Children’s Workshop
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse with a series of workstations.
Horsing Around!
Our giant games are free for you to play in the heart of Haymarket.
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.
Family Lunar New Year craft workshop at Green Square Library
Celebrate family, cultural diversity and inclusiveness.
Decorations and banner galleries
Fire Horse on Dixon Street
Welcoming the Lunar New Year with light, warmth and optimism in the heart of Chinatown.
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Hay Street lights up with this vibrant lantern installation
More events
Chinatown Comedy Club - Lunar New Year Special 2026
Awesome line-up of the best upcoming and established comedians
Lunar New Year Festival on Kensington Street
Ring in the Year of the Horse in the heart of Chippendale’s bustling Kensington Street.
Chinese New Year in the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture at the Garden with kids crafts, music, zodiac readings and more.
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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