Lunar New Year Festival

The much-loved Lunar New Year Festival will be held in the heart of Eastwood on Saturday 28 February 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse. The festival will feature amusement rides, market stalls, food trucks, cultural performances, fireworks and an incredible lion high pole performance.

This year’s Festival will be expanding, as we activate Koreatown along Railway Parade from 12pm – 5pm this expansion is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, led by Transport for NSW. Eastwood Oval will then come to life from 4pm – 9pm.

This year we celebrate the Fire Horse. Zodiac animals get an element because they are part of the Chinese astrological system, which combines a 12-year animal cycle with a 60-year cycle of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water). Characteristics of the Fire Horse include being confident, independent, enthusiastic and ambitious. Some things to avoid on the first day of Lunar New Year; no showering as it washes away good luck and no sweeping/cleaning as it sweeps away wealth. At Lunar New Year, it is traditional to give the gift of a bright, beautiful red envelope (known as 紅包, hóngbāo) to your friends and family. But not just any old envelope. These are filled with money – and symbolise good wishes and luck for the new year ahead.

Applications are now closed for stallholders and performers.
If you missed out on the 2026 festival, mark your calendars: applications will reopen in October 2026! To receive updates, stallholders can register to our Stallholder Database, and performers can sign up to our Artist Registry to stay informed.

Volunteers play a large role in the success of the festival and is a great way to meet new friends in the community and learn more about the running of a large-scale event. If you are interested in volunteering, we have a variety of roles to offer, so apply now by clicking the button below. Applications close midnight Sunday 11 January 2026.