Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Sydney 2026

Lunar New Year is almost here, and 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse — a symbol of energy, strength and forward momentum. Big, bold and full of good fortune, this is a year made for celebrating.

From lantern-lit feasts and festival nights to immersive cultural events and hands-on workshops, Sydney is pulling out all the stops. Whether you’re chasing bountiful banquets or vibrant street celebrations, we’ve rounded up the best ways to ring in Lunar New Year in style.

Crown Sydney Rings in Lunar New Year in Style

At Crown Sydney, Lunar New Year arrives in full flourish. Across Golden Century, Teahouse and Woodcut, celebratory banquets meet zodiac-inspired Hennessy cocktails, with premium cuts, symbolic dishes and harbour-side spectacle setting the tone. Expect lion dancers, generous feasts and just enough theatre to make the Year of the Horse feel suitably bold. Arrive hungry — and dressed for occasion.

Until 28th February

1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

View the Lantern Display at Darling Square 

Head to Darling Square, one of Sydney’s most exciting dining precincts, for their annual display of New Year lanterns. Whilst you’re there, indulge in a Lunar New Year special from one of the plentiful eateries. You can also enjoy a variety of lion dances and cultural performances, mahjong tables and markets.

February 14th-21st

Darling Square, 35 Tumablong Boulevarde

Indulge in High Tea Under Capella’s Blooming Ceiling 

Celebrate The Year of The Horse with Capella‘s limited-edition afternoon tea, curated by Executive Chef Gabriele Taddeucci and Executive Pastry Chef Travin de Hoedt. You’re set to feast on a selection of delicious, oriental-accented sweet and savoury delights, complete with a glass of Saicho Jasmine Sparkling Tea.

This year, the esteemed hotel has partnered with luxury Australian-Chinese designer, LEO LIN. This has come to life in a series of activations, from a capsule collection to a limited-edition mahjong set, which guests are able to explore and purchase. Guests who book directly will receive an exclusive LEO LIN Luxury Pocket Square & Scarf Set.

$125 per person ($25 champagne upgrade available) 

February 6th – March 3rd, 12:30pm to 4pm 

24 Loftus Street, Sydney

Have a Seafood Buffet at The Sheraton

Ring in Lunar New Year with a lavish Sunday feast at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, where the hotel’s signature seafood buffet takes on a festive twist for the season. Expect a generous spread of ocean-fresh classics, hot dishes and nostalgic sweets. The opening Sunday on February 15th will even be brought to life by a traditional Dragon Dance! It’s a joyful, indulgent way to gather with loved ones and welcome the year ahead over plates piled high.

The package is priced at  $155pp with an optional beverage package for an additional $35pp.

Bookings here.

161 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000

Soak up the Four Day Festivities at Felons Barrel Room

Felons Barrel Room is ringing in the Year of the Fire Horse with a vibrant four-day Lunar New Year celebration on Manly Wharf. Expect a waterfront banquet, traditional lion dances, Vietnamese-inspired feasts and festive touches throughout the venue. From a one-night-only shared dinner to family-friendly daytime festivities, it’s a joyful way to welcome the year ahead by the water.

February 19th – 22nd

Lion Dancing: February 19th at 7:30pm and February 22nd at 1:45pm

 Lunar New Year Feast: Thursday 19 February, $88pp. Purchase here

Felons Barrel Room, East Esplanade, Manly Wharf

Pop Into Lunar New Year at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Celebrations for The Year of The Horse are in full swing at The Fullerton Sydney with a range of dining experiences. From an afternoon tea to a generous lunch plate selection, it’s a joyous occasion not to be missed. The lunch includes dishes such as prawn dumplings, honey glazed barbequed pork and Oolong tea cake while the tea includes both sweet and savoury bites ranging from duck bao sliders to black sesame scones.

Lunar New Year dining offers are available at The Place, Fullerton Hotel Sydney. You can make a booking, here.

Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea starts at $78 per person. Available February 1st – 28th from 12pm – 4pm. You can make a booking, here. 

The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney

Experience a One-Off Lunar Feast at Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle 

This Lunar New Year feast is a combination of fine dining and storytelling, coming together in an array of delicious dishes. You’ll be greeted with a Sparkling kalamansi lemonade on arrival before digging in to a six-course menu curated with each dish representing a different virtue. Think Atlantic salmon sashimi, steamed Blue Spotted Coral Trout and Vietnamese coffee flan.

$168 per person, bookings can be made here 

February 25th and 27th

The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont 

Swing by The Lucky Prawn for a Yum Cha Feast

Nothing beats a succulent Chinese meal and no one does it quite like The Lucky Prawn, located within iconic Sydney venue Hawkes Beer & Leisure Centre. For $78pp, guests can enjoy a special banquet menu, featuring the likes of prawn toast (duh), steamed scallops, crab noodles, xo pippies and deep-fried viennetta ice cream.

On top of its usual Yum Cha on the first Sunday of each month, the venue will also host a special Year of the Horse edition on February 15th where the famous Jin Wu Koon Lion Dancers will dazzle diners as they enjoy their dumplings, alongside Lucky Prawn Yum Cha favourites and the roaming tinnie trolley.

February 15th – 22nd

8-12 Sydney Street, Marrickville 

Ring in the Year of the Horse at Lana

Dinner at Lana is always a pleasure but this menu is even more special. Executive Chef Alex Wong is joined by guest chef Mimi Wong to curate a four-course shared menu inspired by Cantonese tradition and memories shaped between Sydney and Hong Kong. Expect Lana’s signature Italian-Asian style with a notable Chinese twist, with dishes designed for sharing.

Tickets are $139pp with limited seats. Purchase here.

February 17th.

5-7 Young Street, Sydney 

Head to Darling Harbour for a Celebratory Fireworks Display 

Nothing screams New Year like fireworks. Darling Harbour are putting on a fireworks display every Saturday at 9pm, so be sure to pop on down at least once. Across the dates, there’s also a range of community events like mahjong, dragon boat racing and lion dancing.

Full details here.

February 17th – March 1st.

Darling Harbour 

Join in the Festivities at the Chinese Garden of Friendship 

This gorgeous Sydney gem is celebrating with plenty of fun activities and we want in on all of them. From live music events on Saturdays to zodiac readings and brush painting demonstrations, this really feels like the place to soak up all the cultural of this wonderful time. There’s also a really cute, kid-friendly workshop on both Saturdays where little ones can craft their own miniature horse.

Full details here.

February 17th – March 1st.

Pier Street, Darling Harbour 

Haymarket Street Festival

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the ultimate street party. We’re talking market stalls packed with Asian cuisine and specialty treats, live entertainment, and cultural performances. Sounds like the perfect night to us! Catch the full schedule here. 

February 14th to 21st.

Dixon Street, Chinatown and surrounds, Haymarket

Spice Temple’s Lunar New Year Feast 

This year Spice Temple is celebrating the Lunar New Year with the ultimate feast. Sydney’s banquet honours the season with a vibrant Pink Snapper Yu Sheng, seafood dumplings and pipies for good fortune, and Coral Trout with long-life noodles for longevity. Purchase tickets here.

$159 per person 

February 9th – March 3rd.

10 Bligh Street, Sydney 

Head to Market City for Activities Galore 

There is SO much happening in Market City this Lunar New Year that one visit might not be enough. Many of the interactive activities taking place across the festival period are free, too. There will be high pole shows, roaming lion dances and store blessings, lion dance workshops, feasts and artistic installations. For timings and details click here. 

January 13th – February 28th.

Market City, 13 Hay Street, Haymarket 

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