Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 01:00 am to 05:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Ellen Melville Centre | Auckland, AU

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Join us in celebrating the Year of the Horse at the Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year Festival 2026 at Ellen Melville Centre!
Date: Saturday 28 February
Time: 11AM-3PM
Location: Ellen Melville Centre
Enjoy authentic Korean and Chinese food, captivating performances, and immersive cultural experiences that showcase traditional East Asian arts, rituals, and craftsmanship.
Engage in activities throughout the event that feature Korean and Chinese intangible cultural heritage, featuring hands-on workshops and stunning visual displays that bring these traditions to life.
EVENT PROGRAMME
11AM
Freyberg Square
Food and Information Stalls Open
Main Hall Experiences Open
- Korean Paper Hanbok
- Korean Tea Ceremony
- Chinese Tea Ceremony
- Chinese Calligraphy/Lacquer Fan Experience
- Cultural Heritage Floral Art Display
Elizabeth Yates Room Experiences Open
- Paper Cutting
- Light Clay Workshop
12PM
Freyberg Square Performances
Korean Performances
Taekwondo performance
K-Pop Performance
K-Traditional Facial Mask Dance
K-Traditional Hand Fan Dance in Hanbok
K-Tradition Percussion Quartet
Chinese Performances
Lion Dance and Martial Arts Performances
Beijing Opera
Chinese Dance
Erhu duet and traditional Chinese ensemble
Mongolian Dance
Main Hall Stage
Traditional Instrument Performances
3PM
Event Finishes
Proudly supported by the city centre targeted rate
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Where is it happening?

Ellen Melville Centre, Freyberg Square, Courthouse Ln, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland

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