Share food and culture family style
Join the Ma family as they share the things that make Lunar New Year a special time in their house. Learn about the different foods and traditions, enjoy tea and dumplings and write down your dreams and goals for a prosperous year ahead.
Sunday 21 February, 10am to 4pm
Indulge in a Lunar New Year Dinner by the harbour
Celebrate with a special night out at the Sydney Opera House for an exclusive dinner by renowned chef Victor Liong. Experience a feast for the senses with a 3-course menu paired with your choice of tea or wine and lion dance performances.
Thursday 19 February, from 6:30pm
Find gifts, snacks and fresh ingredients at Gong Grocer World Square
Visit this Asian supermarket in February for in-store events include free tastings, cooking demonstrations, fortune telling sessions and more. Discover Lunar New Year gifts, curated hampers, and all the products and produce you need to prepare your own feast at home.
Saturday 7 February to Saturday 28 February
Explore the flavours of Thaitown
You’ll find delicious eats in Sydney’s Thaitown at any time of the year. But for an extra dash of buzz and atmosphere, visit for a late lunch or early dinner just before Sydney Lunar Streets. It’ll fuel you up to explore the Thai community markets on the day and pose for a picture in front of the Thaitown Lunar New Year mural. Our Haymarket street festival kicks off from 5pm, with a long drum procession and traditional Thai dance through Campbell Street.
Saturday 14 February
Wish gong hei fat choy to the Haymarket business community
Get ready for a year of good fortune and prosperity with the members and friends of the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce. Celebrate with community leaders and business owners over a sumptuous 10-course Chinese banquet, lion dances, live entertainment and lucky draw prizes.
Friday 27 February, 6pm to 10pm
Find more ways to feast during Sydney Lunar Festival on What’s On.
The restaurants and events featured in this article are part of the Sydney Lunar Festival associated events program.
Published 10 February 2026, updated 11 February 2026
