Experience the excitement of Sydney Lunar Festival 2025 at more than 80 events. Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Banquet, Friday, 7 February 2025 of Chinese women's Chinese New Year's Eve: January 28, 2025 Chinese New Year: January 29, 2025 Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival Saturday 1 February: 5pm - 10pm Dixon St, Sydney NSW Lunar Spectacular Saturday 8 February from 2pm - 6:20pm Centennial Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney NSW Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances Thursday 30 January to Sunday 16 February Thursday 30 January: 1pm - 1 Georges River Council hosts Sydney Metro’s biggest Council-led Lunar New Year celebration, marking 2025 the 22nd year of the festival being celebrated in the area. More information. Hills Shire Council Saturday 8 February Arthur Whitling Park, Castle Hill A celebration for many cultures, including Sydney’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities, this year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Here are the best menus and food specials, and celebrations and events in Sydney for Lunar New Year 2025. Lunar New Year Celebrations And Events The Chinese Garden Of Friendship Pier Street and Harbour Street, Darling Harbour | Wednesday 29 January–Sunday 9 February. Image credit: Darling Harbour | Supplied. The Chinese Garden of Friendship Georges River Council hosts Sydney Metro’s biggest Council-led Lunar New Year celebration, marking 2025, Year of the Snake, the 22nd year of the festival being celebrated in the area.<br /> <br /> The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is the beginning of the year in the lunar calendar traditionally observed in many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries.<br A celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities, this year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Slither into fun at Darling Harbour’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Witness mind-blowing Lunar New Year Jet Pack shows soaring over Cockle Bay, cheer on teams in the fan-favourite dragon boat races, and be captivated by vibrant lion dance performances. The Artistry also comes to Tumbalong Park, bringing a splash of creativity to the festivities. Sydney Lunar Festival is a celebration of the Lunar New Year, with the 2025 festival celebrating the Year of the Snake. Our Sydney Lunar Festival program is one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of Asia. Street parties, live entertainment, delicious food, lion dances, dragon boats and art and light installations will dazzle 2025 Lunar Sea and Happy Chinese New Year Celebration - Guangxi Cultural Fair. To celebrate the Chinese New Year of 2025, China Cultural Center in Sydney, the Australian National Maritime Museum, and the Guangxi Regional Department of Culture and Tourism will jointly present the Guangxi Cultural Fair on 9th February 2025 at the Terrace Room of Australian National Maritime Museum. This year, Chinese New Year starts on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Chinese New Year typically lasts for 15 days each year, but most of the performances and celebrations around Sydney run up until February 9. Experience the excitement of Sydney Lunar Festival 2025 at more than 80 events. Snake 2025 Lunar New Year Banquet, Friday, 7 February 2025 of Chinese women's Aussies are always up for a celebration, and with so many of our residents having Chinese, Mongolian, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese heritage, it’s no wonder Sydney offers such a rich variety of ways to bring in the New Year! This year Sydney’s Lunar New Year festival starts on Wednesday 29 January 2025. Haymarket Street Festival (February 1, 2025) Also known as Sydney Lunar Streets, the Haymarket Street Festival marks the beginning of a two-week Chinese New Year celebration in the heart of Sydney's Chinatown. Lunar New Year Chinese Garden Celebrations. Wednesday 29 January 2025 to Sunday 09 February 2025 (DAILY event) is one of the best things to do in Sydney this Mumbai: Chinese New Year in 2025 will fall on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.It marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac. The celebration typically lasts for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 12, 2025. ivy precinct, Sydney: 02 Feb 2025: Chinese New Year Seafood Brunch: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park: 11 Feb 2025: AMBC Inaugural Chinese New Year Dinner 2025: Palace Chinese Restaurant, Sydney: 30 Jan 2025: 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration at the Sydney Town hall2025: 悉尼市政厅, Sydney: 22 Jan 2025: Annual SOLD OUT Asian Only Speed Come join us for a night of celebration at the Sydney Town hall! 期待与您在悉尼市政厅共度新春! 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration held by Australia China Charitable Foundation will celebrate the Chinese New Year in 2025 to promote traditional Chinese culture, enhance cultural exchanges between China and Australia, and raise funds for charitable causes. Chinese Lunar New Year performances in Center Plaza Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Santa Monica Place! Visit us from January 28th to February 13th and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor plus pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for the kids*. Plus, visit us on
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