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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.

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We invite restaurants, community groups and local businesses to take part with a special event or offer.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse

Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Sydney
Nightlife

Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival

Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year
14 Feb 2026
Lunar Extravaganza
Centennial Hall
Theatre, dance & film

Lunar Extravaganza

A wonderful celebration of culture, community and friendship
21 Feb 2026
Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances
Sydney
Music

Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances

Passionate performers ring in the Lunar New year with drumming, dance, flamboyance and skill
20 Feb 2026
Horsing Around!
Haymarket
Community & causes

Horsing Around!

Our giant games are free for you to play in the heart of Haymarket.
28 Feb 2026
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Haymarket
Exhibitions

12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu

Hay Street lights up with this vibrant lantern installation
11 Feb 2026
Fire Horse on Dixon Street
Sydney
Exhibitions

Fire Horse on Dixon Street

Welcoming the Lunar New Year with light, warmth and optimism in the heart of Chinatown.
11 Feb 2026

Banner galleries

Leaps of Hope, Hearts Aflame by Celine Li
Sydney
Exhibitions

Leaps of Hope, Hearts Aflame by Celine Li

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026
Knights of Elements by Jiabao Zhao
George Street
Exhibitions

Knights of Elements by Jiabao Zhao

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026
Elemental by Samuel Kim
Liverpool Street, Sydney
Exhibitions

Elemental by Samuel Kim

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026
Synergy by Melissa Lee and Eugene Chung
Sydney
Exhibitions

Synergy by Melissa Lee and Eugene Chung

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026
The Year of the Red Horse by Hyun Hee Lee
Circular Quay
Exhibitions

The Year of the Red Horse by Hyun Hee Lee

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026
Togetherness and Joy by Yonny Tse
Sydney
Exhibitions

Togetherness and Joy by Yonny Tse

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026
Flow and Flare by Wuko
Sydney
Exhibitions

Flow and Flare by Wuko

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026
The Fú Lù Shòu Fire Horses by Ratih Luhur
Sydney
Exhibitions

The Fú Lù Shòu Fire Horses by Ratih Luhur

Street flag artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival
12 Feb 2026

Feast

Ho Jiak Haymarket: Lion Dance
Haymarket
Food & drink

Ho Jiak Haymarket: Lion Dance

Celebrate with friends and family at Ho Jiak Haymarket
22 Feb 2026
New Shanghai Westfield Sydney Lion Dance Performance
Sydney
Food & drink

New Shanghai Westfield Sydney Lion Dance Performance

A Lunar New Year lion dance to bring luck and good fortune
21 Feb 2026
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Haymarket
Food & drink

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
16 Jan 2026
Lion Dance at Ho Jiak Town Hall
Sydney
Children & family

Lion Dance at Ho Jiak Town Hall

Come celebrate Lunar New Year with Ho Jiak Town Hall
21 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year 2026 at Luna Lu
The Rocks Square
Food & drink

Chinese New Year 2026 at Luna Lu

Celebrate the Year of the Horse With Us!
16 Feb 2026

Kids

Lunar New Year craft workshop (Under 5 years)
Green Square Library
Children & family

Lunar New Year craft workshop (Under 5 years)

Celebrate family, cultural diversity and inclusiveness.
20 Feb 2026
Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family

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.
7 Feb 2026
Family Lunar New Year craft workshop Darling Square Library
Darling Square Library
Children & family

Family Lunar New Year craft workshop Darling Square Library

Celebrate family, cultural diversity and inclusiveness.
18 Feb 2026
Family Lunar New Year craft workshop at Green Square Library
Green Square Library
Children & family

Family Lunar New Year craft workshop at Green Square Library

Celebrate family, cultural diversity and inclusiveness.
16 Feb 2026
12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu
Haymarket
Exhibitions

12 Lunar Lanterns by Erika Zhu

Hay Street lights up with this vibrant lantern installation
11 Feb 2026

More events

Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology - 2026 The Crimson Horse Year
Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Community & causes

Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology - 2026 The Crimson Horse Year

Learn about Feng Shui and your 2026 energy
19 Feb 2026
Lunar New Year Concert 2026
Sydney Opera House
Music

Lunar New Year Concert 2026

A musical celebration of the Lunar New Year
21 Feb 2026
Celebrate LNY with Australian Chinese Painting Society
The Shop Gallery
Exhibitions

Celebrate LNY with Australian Chinese Painting Society

Art exhibition of rice paper paintings by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society
19 Feb 2026
CYL Kung Fu and Qigong Workshop
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops

CYL Kung Fu and Qigong Workshop

Gain a better understanding of mind, body and spirit through the different forms of Kung Fu and Qigong
20 Feb 2026

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