Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

Name: Canberra Lunar New Year Festival
Start: 2026-02-21T00:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-02-21T12:00:00+11:00
Location: Woolley St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 12:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Woolley St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia | Canberra, CT

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Dickson as Woolley Street comes alive with colour, music and community spirit. From morning until night, enjoy a full day of performances, food and family fun as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.
The main stage will feature Celestial Chronicles, a signature choreographed performance created especially for Dickson’s Lunar New Year celebration. Enjoy K Pop Heroes, a major attraction for families and young audiences, along with large scale performances from national artists. The evening will close with pyrotechnics lighting up the event in true Fire Horse style.
On the community stage, experience traditional and contemporary acts from local cultural groups, workshops in dance and kung fu, and interactive sessions for children.
Across the event, discover roving zodiac performers sharing Hongbao and Lai See Bao, the popular Zodiac Gallery with horoscope insights for 2026.
Food lovers can explore the extended food village showcasing Woolley Street favourites and ACT based vendors, along with bar offerings from local businesses.
The Mini Mongkok market area will feature artists, craftspeople and community stalls that reflect the spirit of Lunar New Year through creativity and cultural connection.
Lunar New Year in Dickson is the celebration not to miss. Join us for a day that shines with energy, tradition and joy!