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
Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year
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
Snake installation on Dixon Street
A family of friendly snakes welcome you to Chinatown
BANNER GALLERIES
Pockets of Prosperity, Yee Sang & Longevity Noodles Kim Siew
Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
FEASTS
Lunar New Year 2025 at Darling Square
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with glowing traditional lanterns, cultural entertainment & a festive feast.
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
A Taste of Lunar New Year at Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket
Discover free tastings, festive finds, and lucky red packets!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Oborozuki
Celebrate the Lunar New Year overlooking Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour at Oborozuki.
Lunar New Year Dinner
Celebrate Lunar New Year and savor our Chef’s Signature dining experience at Altitude on level 36.
Organic wine & yoga for Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with mindfulness, renewal, and prosperity.
Lunar New Year Street Festival 2025 - Year of the Snake
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Kensington Street!
Tasty Trivia - Lunar New Year celebration of Asian cuisine
Asian food themed trivia quiz just for you food lovers out there.
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
Luna Lu X Moet Hennessy - Lunar New Year event
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 at Luna Lu & Bar Lulu, The Rocks
Lunar New Year at The Artistry
A celebration of Asian culture at this three day festival
The Artistry 2025
Join us at THE ARTISTRY 2025 on 7-9 FEB for a celebration of culture, food, live music, arts & entertainment
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Lunar New Year Lion Dances in Darling Harbour
Catch a traditional Lion Dance roaming around Darling Harbour this Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year Milonga - Argentine Tango Social Dance
Tango into the Year of the Snake
Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances
Lion dancing troupes and cultural groups will ring in the Lunar New year with drumming, dance, flamboyance and skill
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
Lunar New Year Twilight Garden Party
Ring in the Year of the Snake with a one of a kind experience in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Lunar New Year Butoh Workshop
Free Butoh workshop in Hyde Park to celebrate the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year Concert with Hong Kong String Orchestra
Lunar New Year Concert Australian Debut Celebrating the Year of the Snake
The Artistry 2025
Join us at THE ARTISTRY 2025 on 7-9 FEB for a celebration of culture, food, live music, arts & entertainment
Guangxi Charm Cultural Performance in Sydney
This performance is part of the Sydney Lunar Festival - Lunar Spectacular Show held at the Sydney Town Hall.
KIDS & FAMILY
Lunar New Year 2025 at Darling Square
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with glowing traditional lanterns, cultural entertainment & a festive feast.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Summit
Connect with loved ones as you ring in the Year of the Snake atop the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge
Free Rattle Drum Workshop at The Rocks Discovery Museum
Make your own rattle drum to take home in this school holiday workshop
Lunar New Year Balloon Art Kids Workshop
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with creativity and fun!
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
Lunar New Year Hand-Painted Nightlights Kids Workshops
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with creativity and light!
Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year
Gain practical creative skills in this festive session for ages 8 to 15 years and their caregivers.
Family Sunday: Celebrate Lunar New Year
Visit the Library for a free family event to welcome the Year of the Snake!
Lunar New Year Kids Workshop
Explore connection and creativity in this inspiring hands-on session!
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Lunar New Year Balloon Art Kids Workshop
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with creativity and fun!
Lunar New Year Hand-Painted Nightlights Kids Workshops
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with creativity and light!
2025 Lunar Year of the Snake with Astrologer Jessica Adams
Find out where your good fortune is this year with astrologer Jessica Adams
Lunar New Year event: Road safety workshop
Join a road safety workshop to help older adults make safer choices when walking or catching public transport
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!
Book Launch: The Old Reliable Firm by Dr Sophie Couchman
A Chinese Australian story of family, migration and entrepreneurship
How to play Mahjong at THE ARTISTRY FESTIVAL 2025
Learn how to play Mahjong only in 45 min at THE ARTISTRY 2025
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year
Gain practical creative skills in this festive session for ages 8 to 15 years and their caregivers.
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