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2025 Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade Sunday 2nd February 2025 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m China Town | Little Bourke Street Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mel.. Show More.. Lunar New Year 2025 @ Sovereign Hill 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. 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. 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 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. Bring on the red packets and ring in the Year of the Snake with these Lunar New Year events in Melbourne. and culture from Melbourne's Chinese and Asian communities. The free festival will run 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. The decades-old family business in Victoria's south-west has never had problems selling their gladdies at this time of year. Last year, Ms Podgers said the farm sold close to 700,000 stems across In QV Square, you’ll find an interactive Snakes & Ladders experience, which you can play from January 28 to February 9. The restaurant Old Beijing will also have traditional Lunar New Year dishes to try from January 28 to February 11. 📍Cnr Lonsdale Street and Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000. 10. Check out the Lunar New Year Festival in Box 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. Melbourne Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market. A lion dance performance, Wishing Tree, and Chinese lantern display will transform the Queen Victoria Market into a Lunar New Year spectacular. When: Thursday 30 January, 9am - pm. Where: Queen Victoria Market. Cost: Free 📍180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006. 8. Celebrate Lunar New Year at Melbourne Museum Image credit: Nicole Cleary. Melbourne Museum will have a heap of fun programs to help usher in the New Year. Watch lion and dragon dances, learn about snakes and more. The museum will celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday February 1, from 10am to 2pm. Learn 2025 Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade Sunday 2nd February 2025 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m China Town | Little Bourke Street Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mel.. Show More.. Lunar New Year 2025 @ Sovereign Hill The Temple will reopen for approximately 10 weeks during the Chinese New Year period, from early January to late February 2025. Thanks to a permit granted by Heritage Victoria, a temporary marquee hall will be constructed in the temple’s front grounds, allowing the worship of Kwan Tai and Tai Sui during Lunar New Year celebrations. Hear from inspirational students, watch colourful performances and enjoy a visit from “Cai-shen”, the god of wealth and prosperity! The International Students’ Night is a chance to make new connections with fellow students while celebrating the new year! Chinese New Year at Queen Victoria Market. Queen Victoria Market Family Day New South Wales. Sydney Lunar New Year Festival Six stages, 300 food and market stalls, Chinese New Year with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. 31 January; 7 Oriental Teahouse, South Yarra and Melbourne January 29 is the night to book a table at David Zhou’s South Yarra outpost of Oriental Teahouse – the younger sibling to David’s in Prahran – for a yum cha dinner. Or head to the CBD location on February 1 for lunchtime yum cha. Both feasts will feature traditional lion dances to bring in One of Australia's oldest markets, famous for its dim sims and fresh seafood, celebrates 150 years of giving people who immigrated to Australia a chance to start a new life in Melbourne. Experience life at The Village Market. Since 1867, South Melbourne Market has been a treasured inner city landmark and a favourite amongst locals and visitors. It is the quintessential village market, a place where people come not only to purchase fresh food, but to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover, share and connect. Homemade dim sims! Trading since 1992. Everything here is made using the freshest produce and ingredients. Specialising in homemade dim sims, spring rolls, wok tossed noodles, wonton noodle soup and a daily lunch box special.
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