The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. Get ready to slurp xiao long bao and jostle with dragons in Melbourne's Chinatown for Lunar New Year, with festivities kicking off on 29 January 2025. Centred around Little Bourke Street, Melbourne's Chinatown is the second-longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world, dating back to 1851 – so it’s no surprise that locals like to get out and celebrate the city’s Chinese Please be advised that Little Bourke St (between Swanston St and Exhibition St) and Russell St (between Lonsdale St and Bourke St) will be temporarily closed on from 12:00 AM 02/02/2025 to 02:00 AM 03/02/2025 for the Chinese Lunar New Year 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The festival takes place between Lonsdale and Bourke Sts, and Little Bourke St from Swanston St to Exhibition St. Whether you're here for the culture, the food or the family fun, the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival promises unforgettable memories for everyone. Chinese New Year's Eve: 28th January 2025 Chinese New Year's Day: 29th January 2025 Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Sun 2 Feb: 10am - 8pm Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market Thu 30 Jan: 9am - 3pm Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Sat 8 Feb: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Lunar New Year at Fed Square Sun 9 Feb: 9:30am - 2pm Lunar New Year at QV From January 28 to February 9, QV Melbourne will come alive with stacks of Lunar New Year celebrations, including an interactive Snakes and Ladders experience with a massive chequered board, as a This year, Lunar New Year falls on 10 February, but there are a range of events and festivities to join in across Melbourne throughout February. 1. Chinese Lunar New Year Dragon Festival, Chinatown (11 February) Join in as Chinatown celebrates the auspicious Year of the Dragon on Sunday 11 February, symbolizing longevity and prosperity. This Lunar New Year follow the trail of the snake and immerse yourself in excellent new year dining and an exciting program including traditional lion dances, kids activities, live performances and the chance to win prizes. - Lion Dancing: 1pm & 4:30pm - Youth performances: 3pm - Kids activities: 1pm to 7pm - Roving fan dancers throughout the day. Chinese Lunar New Year will take place in Melbourne’s famous Chinatown precinct at Little Bourke Street and surrounds on Sunday 2 February, from 10am to 8pm. Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Nick Reece “This is the biggest, loudest, most colourful day of the year in Melbourne’s Chinatown. Chinese Lunar New Year dragon festival Location : Chinatown – Little Bourke Street & Russell Street, Melbourne When : Sunday, February 11 – 10am to 9pm Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Melbourne, Florida with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Melbourne, Florida there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Melbourne, Florida. The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. Crown Melbourne Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year Festivities Crown Melbourne is gearing up for an exciting two-week celebration of Lunar New Year, inviting both locals and international visitors to partake in the festivities that honor renewal and prosperity. The Melbourne Chinatown Business Association (MCBA) is the newly officially endorsed by the City of Melbourne since 2023. МCBA loads the way in revitalising and empowering Chinatown's businesses through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. Join us in building a thriving Chinatown. Crown celebrates the vibrant Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake with two weeks of festive experiences. The resort will showcase roving lion dances, twice daily lion and dragon shows in the Atrium, a Snake zodiac display, a hotel blessing, and a specially curated menu series at Nobu, Koko and Silks. Crown Melbourne is bringing the Lunar New Year to life from Friday January 20 to Sunday February 12 with a range of celebrations planned for its Atrium staircase and Conservatory restaurant. Whether you want to catch a performance or feast to your heart’s content, there are options for everyone. AVAILABLE IN STORE ONLY Our Lunar New Year Celebration Cake is filled with a vanilla mousse with a mandarin cremeaux on a lime madelaine base and expertly decorated by our chefs with Chinese chocolate coins, shiny red glaze and splashes of gold. Symbolising luck and prosperity for the new year ahead! Step into the joy of Lunar New Year as Melbourne Museum transforms into a vibrant hub of celebration, with traditional performances, activities and captivating experiences for all ages. Lunar New Year is a time of joy and renewal, filled with family reunions, festive meals and special preparations to welcome good fortune for the year ahead. Enter the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne. Let us take care of the details from divine set menus with paired premium wine, to abundant buffets and high tea to share with your favourites. Make every minute of your Lunar New Year momentous with lively celebrations and dazzling displays to remember. Lunar New Year is a big deal. In China alone, it counts for one of the world’s largest migrations, as many millions of people return home during the 40-day Spring Festival. But it reaches well beyond China, with celebrations in Malaysia, Korea (for Seollal), Vietnam (for Tet), Thailand (for
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