Sydney Lunar Festival
Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks.
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 crowds during the 19-day festival starting Wednesday 29 January.
Year of the Snake opportunities
Get involved with bringing Sydney Lunar Festival 2025 to life. We have opportunities for artists, creatives, producers, local businesses and community members to design and produce various elements of the festival.