Sydney Lunar Festival
29 January - 16 February 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake
Enjoy fabulous feasts, see spectacular shows and awe over 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
Delicious dishes and drinks
FEASTS
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Lunar New Year Feast at Circular Quay
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Sydney with a festive feast at Sir Stamford, Circular Quay.
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
A Taste of Lunar New Year at Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket
Discover free tastings, festive finds, and lucky red packets!
Join vibrant celebrations of culture
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Lion Dance Kids 2 day Interest Class - Redfern
Immerse your children in a fun-filled cultural journey of courage teamwork and creativity through Lion Dance and Kung Fu
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 Concert with Hong Kong String Orchestra
Lunar New Year Concert Australian Debut Celebrating the Year of the Snake
There is something for everyone
KIDS & FAMILY
Free Rattle Drum Workshop at The Rocks Discovery Museum
Make your own rattle drum to take home in this creative and educational workshop.
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
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
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
Lunar New Year Feast at Circular Quay
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Sydney with a festive feast at Sir Stamford, Circular Quay.
Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year
Lunar New Year Street Festival 2025 - Year of the Snake
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Kensington Street!
Come together to listen and learn
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Book Launch: The Old Reliable Firm by Dr Sophie Couchman
A Chinese Australian story of family, migration and entrepreneurship
CYL Tai Chi Workshop
Join and discover this ancient oriental arts for relaxation, flexibility, body co-ordination and healthy living
Fashioning the Sydney Chinese Community in the Global 60's
Learn about the role of Chinese women's associations in Sydney in the mid 20th century.
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