Lunar New Year 2023: Your ultimate guide for events in Australia

Communities across the world celebrate Lunar New Year on January 22. Here are the different events happening around Australia for you to take part in the action!

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New South Wales

Bankstown: Bankstown Lunar New Year
Saturday, January 14
4pm to 9pm
Saigon Place, Bankstown City Plaza, Bankstown 2200
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Darug Nation that this event takes place.

Glebe: Lunar New Year @ Glebe Temple
Sunday, January 15, to Monday, January 16
8pm to 12am
Sze Yup Temple, 2 Edward St, Glebe 2037

Chatswood: Rabbit Sculpture Trail
Wednesday, January 18, to Sunday, February 12
10am to 5pm
Chatswood 2067
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Cammeraygal land that this event takes place.

Chatswood: Golden Market
January 19, 20, 21, 27, and February 2, 3, 9, 10
9am to 9pm
Chatswood Mall, 400 Victoria Ave, Chatswood 2067
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Cammeraygal land that this event takes place.

Sydney: SOOL Workshop - Brew and taste Korean traditional alcohol
Friday, January 20 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Saturday, January 21 from 2:30pm to 4pm
Korean Cultural Centre Australia, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney 2000
Registration essential
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Gadigal land that this event takes place.

Chatswood: Chatswood Chinese New Year Celebration Day
Saturday, January 21
11am to 5pm
The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood 2067
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Cammeraygal land that this event takes place.
Chinese Culture Centre New Year Celebration
Chatswood Lunar New Year Celebration. Credit: Ricky
Haymarket: Lunar New Year high pole performances and roaming lion shows
Saturday, January 21, from 1pm to 1:30pm
Sunday, January 22, from 2pm to 2:30pm
Market City Shopping Centre, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Gadigal land that this event takes place.

Parramatta/Burramatta: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Saturday, January 21
4pm to 9pm
Parramatta Square & Centenary Square, Parramatta 2150
We acknowledge the Barramattagal people and the traditional owners of the Darug Nation that this event takes place.

Parramatta/Burramatta: Rabbit Art Installation
Saturday, January 21, to Sunday, January 29
Parramatta Square & Centenary Square, Parramatta 2150
We acknowledge the Barramattagal people and the traditional owners of the Darug Nation that this event takes place.

Haymarket: Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Saturday, January 21
5pm to 10pm
Chinatown, Dixon St, Haymarket 2000
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Gadigal land that this event takes place.

Haymarket: Lion Dancing
Saturday, January 21, to Sunday, February 5
Mondays to Thursdays: 12pm to 1pm
Fridays to Sundays: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Dixon St, Sydney 2000
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Gadigal land that this event takes place.
South Eveleigh: Year of the Rabbit at South Eveleigh
Sunday, January 22, from 11am to 4pm
Tuesday, January 24, from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Wednesday, January 25, from 10am to 11:30am
Thursday, January 26, from 12pm to 12:15pm
Cornwallis St, Eveleigh 2015

Eastwood: Eastwood 2023 Chinese New Year of Rabbit Celebration
Saturday, January 28
10am to 1pm
Eastwood Plaza, Eastwood 2122
We acknowledge the Wattamattagal people and the traditional owners of the Darug Nation that this event takes place.

Hurstville: Lunar New Year Festival 2023
Saturday, January 28
Street Stalls: 12pm to 9pm
Forest Road, Hurstville 2220
Live Performances at Hurstville Plaza: 3pm to 8pm
Hurstville Plaza, 296 Forest Rd, Hurstville 2220
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Bidjigal land that this event takes place.

Darling Harbour: Dragon boat races
Saturday, January 28, from 8am to 5pm
Sunday, January 29, from 8:30am to 3pm
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park, Sydney 2000
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Gadigal land that this event takes place.
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Dragon Boat races at Darling Harbour. Source: Supplied / City of Sydney
St Ives: Lunar New Year food markets
Friday, February 3
5pm to 9pm
St Ives Village Green, Memorial Ave, St Ives 2075

Sydney: K-Beauty Workshop - Traditional Hanbok Hair & Makeup Workshop
Thursday, February 2, from 6pm to 7:30pm
Friday, February 3, from 4pm to 5:30pm
Korean Cultural Centre Australia, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney 2000
Registration essential
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Gadigal land that this event takes place.

Cabramatta Lunar New Year 2023
Saturday, February 4
11am to 8pm
Freedom Plaza, Dutton Ln & Arthur St, Cabramatta 2166
We acknowledge the Cabrogal people and the traditional owners of the Darug Nation that this event takes place.

Eastwood: Eastwood Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, February 4
3pm to 9pm
Eastwood Oval, Eastwood 2122
We acknowledge the Wattamattagal people and the traditional owners of the Darug Nation that this event takes place.

Campsie: Campsie Lunar Noodle Markets
Saturday, February 4
5pm to 9pm
Anzac Mall, Campsie 2194

Victoria

Springvale: 2023 Springvale Lunar New Year Festival
Sunday, January 15
10am to 10pm
Springvale Activity Centre, Buckingham/Balmoral/Windsors Ave, Springvale 3171

St Albans: The Lunar Festival
Sunday, January 15
10am to 10pm
Alfrieda St, St Albans 3021

Southbank
Friday, January 20, from 5pm to 1am
Saturday, January 21, time TBC
Queensbridge Square, 3 Queens Bridge St, Southbank 3006

Carlton: Lunar New Year at Melbourne Museum
Saturday, January 21
10am to 11pm
Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton 3053
Paid entry for adults and seniors

Bendigo: 2023 Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, January 21
7pm
Golden Dragon Museum, 11 Bridge St, Bendigo 3550
We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung people, and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Malvern East: BSV Lunar New Year Celebrations 2023
Sunday, January 22
9:30am to 12:30pm
Buddhist Society Victoria (BSV) Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Rd, Malvern East 3145

Melbourne/Naarm: Lunar New Year at Fed Square
Sunday, January 22
9:30am to 1:30pm
Federation Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne 3000
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Melbourne/Naarm: Lunar New Year Lion Dance
Sunday, January 22
10am to 2pm
Queen Victoria Market, Queen St, Melbourne 3000
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Melbourne/Naarm: Chinese Lunar New Year
Sunday, January 22
10am to 9pm
Chinatown Melbourne, Little Bourke St, Melbourne 3000
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.
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Melbourne Chinatown. Source: Supplied / City of Melbourne
Melbourne/Naarm: Lunar New Year at the National Gallery of Victoria
Sunday, January 22
10am to 5pm
National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3006
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Box Hill/Naarm: 2023 Golden Age Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, January 28
11am to 12am
Main St / Market St / Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill 3128
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Melbourne/Naarm: Lunar New Year Lion Dance
Sunday, January 29
10am to 2pm
Queen Victoria Market, Queen St, Melbourne 3000
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Glen Waverley: Glen Waverley Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival
Sunday, February 5
11am to 5pm
Kingsway, Glen Waverley 3150
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Glen Waverley Lunar New Year & Lantern Festival, 2018. Source: Supplied / Glen Waverley Lunar New Year & Lantern Festival
Richmond/Naarm: Victoria Street 2023 Lunar New Year Festival
Sunday, February 5
12pm to 10pm
Richmond 3121
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Sunshine/Naarm: Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival
Sunday, February 12
12pm to 10pm
Hampshire Rd, Sunshine 3020
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people and the traditional owners of the Kulin Nation that this event takes place.

Docklands: Dragon Boat Festival
Sunday, February 19
9am to 4pm
Harbour Esplanade, Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands 3008

Queensland

Richlands: Hội chợ Tết 2023 Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Friday, January 13, to Saturday, January 14
5:30pm to 10pm
C.J. Greenfield Complex Park, 149 Kimberley St, Richlands 4077

Fortitude Valley/Meanjin: Lunar New Year
Saturday, January 21
4pm to 9pm
Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley 4006
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Turrbal and Yuggera land that this event takes place.
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Lunar New Year at Fortitude Valley. Source: Supplied / Brisbane City Council
Southport: Gold Coast Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday, January 22
3pm to 8pm
Gold Coast Chinatown, Davenport St & Young St, Southport 4215

Broadbeach: Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, January 28
9am to 4pm
T E Peters Parklands, 23 T E Peters Dr, Broadbeach Waters 4218

Fortitude Valley/Meanjin: BrisAsia Launch Party
Friday, February 3
6pm to 11:59pm
Fortitude Music Hall, 312-318 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley 4006
Registration essential
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Turrbal and Yuggera land that this event takes place.

Brisbane/Meanjin: Laneway ParTEA
Saturday, February 4
11am to 5pm
Burnett Ln, Brisbane 4000
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Turrbal and Yuggera land that this event takes place.

Caboolture: Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year 2023
Saturday, February 4
3pm to 8pm
Caboolture Town Square, 4 Hasking St, Caboolture 4510

Sunnybank: Burnett Lane, Brisbane City
Saturday, February 4
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Sunnybank Plaza, Cnr Mains Rd & McCullough St, Sunnybank 4109

South Brisbane: Summer Party
Friday, February 10
5:30pm to 9pm
South Bank Piazza, 410 Stanley St, South Brisbane 4101

Cairns: Lantern Festival
Friday, February 26
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Esplanade Lagoon – Western Events Lawn, 52 Esplanade, Cairns City 4870

South Australia

Adelaide/Tarndanya: Lunar New Year Street Party
Saturday, January 28
9am to 10pm
Gouger St and Moonta St, Chinatown, Adelaide 5000
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Kaurna land that this event takes place.
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Chinatown Adelaide Lunar New Year Street Party. Source: Supplied / Chinatown Adelaide of South Australia Inc.

Tasmania

Hobart/nipaluna: Lunar New Year Festival 2023
Sunday, January 22
10am to 4pm
Parliament House, 1 Salamanca Pl, Hobart 7000
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the palawa land that this event takes place.

Western Australia

Perth/Northbridge/Boorloo: Perth Chinese New Year Fair
Sunday, January 29
12pm to 9pm
James and Lake Sts, and Northbridge Piazza,142 Lake St, Northbridge 6003
12pm to 7pm
Yagan Square, Cnr Wellington St and William St, Perth 6000
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Whadjuk Noongar land that this event takes place.

Australian Capital Territory

Dickson: Dickson Lunar New Year Celebration
Friday, January 13, from 4pm to 8pm
Saturday, January 14, from 11am to 3pm
Saturday, January 21, from 1pm to 11pm
Woolley St, Dickson 2602
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country that this event takes place.
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Dickson Lunar New Year Celebration, 2022. Source: Facebook / City Renewal Canberra
Strathnairn: Chinese New Year Lion Dance
Saturday, January 28
4pm to 5pm
Paddys Park, Asimus Av, Strathnairn 2615

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