Celebrate Lunar New Year 2016 with month long vibrant festivities all around Melbourne! We have prepared a list of Melbourne’s best and biggest Lunar New Year events for you:
1. Glen Waverley Chinese New Year
Highlights: Cultural Corner for children's activities will be located in the library forecourt. Amusement rides will be located in the Coleman Parade carpark.
Location: Kingsway, Glen Waverley
Date: Sunday, 21 February 2016
Time: 11am – 9pm
Cost: FREE
Highlights: 16 days of vibrant festivities all around the Melbourne CBD
Location: Melbourne CBD – Chinatown, Federation Square, Southgate, Spring Street, Crown Melbourne, Docklands, Queen Victoria Market and The Hotel Windsor
Date: 6 – 21 February 2016
Time: Click link above for more info.
Cost: FREE
3. Springvale Chinese New Year
Highlights: Celebrating the fusion of Asian culture and traditions with the multicultural landscape of Greater Dandenong, more than 70 market stalls will be on display, as well as a dazzling entertainment program that includes traditional lion dancing, firecracker display, games, rides, martial arts, live band, dancing and a wide range of delicious Asian cuisines.
Date: Sunday, 7 February 2016
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: Central Springvale, Buckingham and Balmoral Avenues, Springvale
Cost: FREE
Highlights: Lion dance, firecrackers, traditional folk music, dancers, martial artists and more.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, 6 & 7 February 2016
Time: 1pm – 1am
Location: Main Street, Box Hill
Cost: FREE
5. Dandenong Market Chinese New Year
Highlights: Long day celebration of arts and culture with traditional food and schedule of entertainment
Location: Dandenong Market, 40 Cleeland Street, Dandenong
Date: Sunday, 14 February 2016
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: FREE
Highlights: The festival attracts thousands annually with a festival parade, cultural dances, musical performances, food stalls and carnival rides.
Date: Sunday, 31 January 2016
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: Hopkin Street, Footscray
Cost: FREE
7. Sandown Park Chinese Festival
Highlights: Fireworks at 9:30pm on Sunday, 14 February 2016
Date: Saturday & Sunday, 13 & 14 February 2016
Time: 10am – 11pm
Location: Sandown Racecourse
Cost: Tickets are priced $5 per person (children under 12 years receive FREE entry).
8. Flemington Chinese New Year
Highlights: All are welcome to come along and enjoy the many festivities, including great live entertainment, cultural exhibits, bustling stalls, amusement rides and games, dragon dances, children's activities, and spectacular fireworks!
Date: Saturday & Sunday, 16 & 17 February 2016
Time: 12pm – 1pm on 16 February & 10am – 11pm 17 February
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds, Flemington
Cost: Tickets are priced $6 per person (children under 10 years receive FREE entry). Tickets will be available at the gate (cash only).
9. Crown Casino
Highlights: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Crown and welcome in 2016 – the Year of the Fire Monkey! This celebration includes exciting events all month long:
- The Zodiac Spectacular
21 January – 21 February
- Hawkers’ Bazaar
5 – 7 February
- Fireworks
6 February at 9.45pm on the Crown Riverwalk
Date: 21 January - 21 February 2016
Time: See info above.
Location: Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Cost: -
Happy New Year! 恭喜發財
from our team at First National Real Estate Waverley City
We will be open during the Lunar New Year to assist you in buying, selling and leasing and all your real estate needs.
Did we miss your event? Please let us know by contacting kathlien.p@waverleycity.com.au.