2025 Lunar New Year - Festival Day
Schedule
Sun Feb 16 2025 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
TSB Arena, Wellington | Wellington, WG
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Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year with a vibrant day full of cultural festivities at TSB Arena and Frank Kitts Park! 🐍🎉
There are a wide range of fun and family-friendly events including cultural performances, a crafty Asian market, a fun outdoor area, and much more.
🎭🎼 Cultural Entertainment | 11 am to 5 pm
11 am - Opening ceremony
11.30 am - Echoes of ’65: The Year of the Wood Snake
12 pm - Community performances
A five-hour cultural extravaganza of showcasing the diversity of the talents of Wellington’s community groups. Our cultural showcase offers something for everyone - the elegance of classical dance to exhilarating display of martial arts, contemporary and hip hop dance.
To mark the Year of the Wood Snake, the cultural entertainment programme will open with Echoes of ‘65, a series of performances inspired by events and music of 1965, the last year of the Wood Snake. This will be followed by community group performances.
🎨 Asian Market - Craft Stalls | 11 am - 5 pm
Immerse yourself in a bustling street market in the heart of TSB Arena where you will experience a rich tapestry of Asian arts, craft and culture. Explore a kaleidoscope of stalls and displays from local community groups and organisations.
🌳 Fun in the Park (supported by Four Winds Foundation) | 11.30 am - 4.30 pm
Bring the whole family to Frank Kitts Park for a fun-filled day with a bouncy castle, merry-go-round, face-painting, balloon animals, and snake-themed crafts.
Enjoy live performances and interactive activities, including Chinese dragon dancing, Vietnamese folk dance, Kung fu, K-pop, Muay Thai, and taiko drumming!
🔗 For the full programme on the day, check our website https://lunarnewyearfestival.co.nz/all-festival-events
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Where is it happening?
TSB Arena, Wellington, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
