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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 From 12pm to 4pm, head to the heart of Melbourne to celebrate the new year. There'll lbe dragon and lion dances, traditional cultural performances and more. See the details here . 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 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. Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival: Free Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market: Free Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: From $75 to $127 Lunar New Year at Fed Square: Free Lunar New Year at QV Melbourne: Free Lunar New Year at narrm ngarrgu: Free Lunar New Year tri-lingual storytime: Free Celebrate Chinese New Year at Man Mo WTC: From $90 The Legend of the White Snake – A Timeless Tale Festivities at the Melbourne Chinese New Year Festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year in central Melbourne today. Dragon dance with Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne from 1pm to 1.30pm; Read on to check out Beat’s recommendations to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2024 in style. Lunar New Year 2024. The Lunar New Year 2024 will take place on January 22 this year; It marks the end of the zodiac Year of the Rabbit and the beginning of the Year of the Dragon; There are tons of events happening across Melbourne in celebration; Stay 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 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. 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. Also known as Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year is the most significant event in the Chinese calendar, celebrated with vibrant traditions and cultural festivities. In 2025, Melbourne will host a variety of family-friendly Chinese New Year events, offering colourful parades, performances, and interactive activities for all ages. 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 more here. 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 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 restaurant’s Executive Chef for Sydney and Melbourne locations, Andy Evans, along with Melbourne’s Head Chef Maggie Chan, have put together exceptional banquet menus in celebration of the Year of the Dragon, which begins on Saturday, 10th February 2024, with traditional festivities continuing for up to 16 days. Read the Full Story Explore MINILAND Melbourne for Lunar New Year dragons, discover the Year of the Dragon parade, and unleash your creativity in the Creative Workshop with dragon-themed LEGO ‘Make and Take’ sets. 15. Lunar New Year at Burwood Brickworks (10-24 February) Celebrate Lunar New Year at Burwood Brickworks from February 10th to 24th. Dive into the 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. Several restaurants in the area are also slated to take part, making this the ultimate destination to welcome the Year of the Snake. When: 1 February, 2pm-9pm, and 2 February 10am-3pm. Where: The Fortitude Valley precinct. Cost: Free . Adelaide Make a Chinese Drum. Celebrate the incoming Lunar New Year by getting crafty at the Adelaide City Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025! Enjoy vibrant activities, including a lighting ceremony, cultural performances, and market stalls at the street festival.
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