Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026
When: Saturday 21 February 2026 from 5pm to 9pm
Where: Auburn Park - Hutchinson Street and Macquarie Road, Auburn
Join us for an incredible night of culture and celebration as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse!
This Lunar New Year, Auburn Park will come alive with music, dance, food, and festive spirit.
Experience the joy and energy that make Lunar New Year so special. Join this celebration as we welcome good fortune and a prosperous Lunar New Year.
We’re committed to making the festival inclusive and accessible, offering wheelchair access, accessible bathrooms, and dedicated
Lunar Stage Entertainment
Our stage features a rich blend of music, dance, and storytelling that honours the traditions of Lunar New Year while celebrating the creativity of today’s performers. Every act invites you to connect, celebrate, and welcome the year ahead.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 5:05pm | Welcome to Country |
| 5:25pm | Korean Drumming |
| 5:45pm | Larry Ng |
| 6:00pm | Korean Dance |
| 6:35pm | Lion Dancers |
| 7:00pm | Mayoral Address |
| 7:15pm | Katyusha |
| 7:25pm | Han & Tang Dynasty Dance ‘The Grand Tang Night Banquet’ |
| 7:35pm | Umbrella Dance ‘Watery Charm of Jiangnan’ |
| 7:55pm | Zodiac Quartet |
| 8:58pm | Firecracker Finale |
Eat & Drink
Our food vendors bring the heart of Lunar New Year to life with traditional favorites, modern twists, and dishes made to share.
| Vendor | Menu options |
|---|---|
| Dos Churros | Handmade Youtiao Chinese Churros with various topping and cold drinks. |
| Haneer Australia | Variety dumplings including Har Gow, Dim Sum, Gyoza and BBQ pork buns. |
| Mochii Mochii | Japanese style mochi doughnuts with over 10 different flavours. |
| Nepalese Street Food | Range of Nepalese delights from Momo Dumplings, charcoal grilled skewers and pani puri. |
| Original Chips on a Stick | Potato twisty on a stick with a range of flavoured salts. |
| Sugarcane Juice by Zam | Sugarcane juice with a variety of flavours |
Highlights
Art & Craft
Unleash your creativity with FREE hands on craft activities inspired by traditional Lunar New Year symbols. Make your own lucky and festive keepsakes to take home.
*Activity available while supplies last
Facepainting
Add a splash of fun to your celebration with complimentary face painting featuring dragons, blossoms, zodiac animals, and more.
Calligraphy
Experience Chinese calligraphy, learn basic brush techniques and create your own character for luck, prosperity, or happiness.
Photobooth Fun
Capture the joy of the celebration with our festive Lunar New Year photobooth — proudly brought to you by our Premium Event Sponsor, Merrylands RSL. Strike a pose with themed props and take home a keepsake snapshot to remember the day.
Key Information
Public Transport
We recommend catching the train to Auburn as parking is limited.
Auburn Train Station is approximately a 10‑minute walk from Auburn Park.
Parking
Where can I park?
Parking is available in surrounding streets. Please observe parking signs and avoid parking on resident driveways to avoid any infringements.
Is there disabled parking and access at this event?
This event is designed to be accessible, with wheelchair access, accessible bathrooms, and dedicated accessible parking.
For any accessibility requests, please email events@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Accessibiliity
This event is designed to be accessible, with wheelchair access, accessible bathrooms, and dedicated accessible parking.
For any accessibility requests, please email events@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Road Closures
There are no road closures in place for this event. All activities are contained to the park grounds.
Frequently asked questions
Can we bring our own food?
You can bring your own food but why would you? There will be plenty of tasty and affordable food options on the day!
Are there vegan/ vegetarian/ gluten-free food options?
Participating food vendors cater for various dietary needs. Please check with the food vendor if you are unsure.
Can we bring alcohol?
Auburn Park is an alcohol-free zone. Any alcohol brought onsite will be confiscated by the police.
Can I smoke or vape at the event?
We don’t encourage smoking or vaping at the event.
Can I bring a shade shelter/marquee?
For safety reasons you are unable to bring your own shade shelter/marquee to this event.
Is this event free?
This event is free to attend and no tickets or registration is required.
Is this event 18+? Is this a family-friendly event?
This event is a family-friendly event.
What items are prohibited?
- Airhorns and silly string
- Alcohol
- Clothing that is Suburb or Gang related
- Glass
- Fireworks, flares or explosives
- Illegal substances
- Poles, sticks and banners/flags.
- Weapons or knives
Is this event pet-friendly?
Pets are welcome to Auburn Park.
What happens if it rains on the day?
In the event of adverse weather, Council may choose to cancel or postpone the event. Notification will be provided via council’s social media channels. If you wish to confirm the events status, please call councils events team on 02 8757 9000.
Can I be a stallholder?
Council runs an expression of interest period for stallholders per event. Applications for this event are closed, however please click here to check out other opportunities on offer.
Is there ATMs available on the day?
No ATMs are available at this event. All stallholders accept cashless payments.
Will there be fireworks at this event?
There will be no fireworks at this event.
What happens to lost property?
Any lost property handed to security or event staff during the event will be kept at the Event Site Office. Items not collected during the event will be taken back to Council’s Administration Building if not collected before the event concludes. Please report lost items to events@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
For any items of higher value, we recommend you report to Police.
