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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

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

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

Snake stroll on Dixon

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

Lunar Gateways

A tribute to Chinese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese architecture
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Great Snakes game day

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

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

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

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

ode together || under moonlight entwined

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

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

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

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

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

Transform by Ann Woo and Sharon Billinge

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

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

Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances

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

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

A Celebration of Cultures by Debra Beale

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

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

Korean dancefloor

Groove into a joyous Lunar New Year.
Today 9am to 10pm
Charming Prosperity by Ratih Luhur

Charming Prosperity by Ratih Luhur

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

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