Sydney Lunar Festival

Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks.

Crowds gather under numerous red lanterns hanging above a city street at dusk for a festival. Tall buildings and decorative arches are visible in the background.
Sydney Lunar Festival is a celebration of the Lunar New Year, with the 2026 festival celebrating the Year of the Horse.

Our Sydney Lunar Festival program is one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of Asia.

Welcome a new year of good fortune and prosperity with lion dances, lanterns, street parties, cultural performances and lots of delicious food.

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Two people take a selfie at a lively night event, surrounded by neon lights, decorations, and a crowd of people.
A young girl smiles and holds an adult's hand as she interacts with a white and orange lion dance costume during a festive street celebration.
Five women perform a colourful dance on stage with red curtains and flower props; one dancer stands centre in a flower dress, tossing petals, while four others pose behind her.
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