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The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown.

The best Lunar New Year 2025 events

The Legend of the White Snake – A Timeless Tale of Love
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The Legend of the White Snake – A Timeless Tale of Love

Fifteen stunning Yangliuqing hand-painted wood block paintings created for the Chinese New Year.

Jenny Zhe Chang: East @ West
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Jenny Zhe Chang: East @ West

Delve into the fusion of ancient traditions and modern expression.

Best Lunar New Year banquets and menu specials

Le Yeahllow

Pick up exclusive Lunar New Year treats like genmaicha tea cake, box sets and more.

Special offer

Le Yeahllow

Pick up exclusive Lunar New Year treats like genmaicha tea cake, box sets and more.

Special offer

Where to eat and drink in Chinatown

Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

These restaurants are some of the oldest and most loved in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's famous Chinatown precinct.

The ultimate dumpling guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The ultimate dumpling guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Steamed, fried, baked or boiled – there’s no such thing as a bad dumpling.

The best yum cha restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best yum cha restaurants in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Dine with friends on all-you-can-eat dumplings, seafood share plates and more.

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Take a detour to find secret basement cocktails, secluded rooftop bars and a fairytale wonderland.

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The ultimate guide to Chinatown

The ultimate guide to Chinatown

Where to eat, drink and karaoke the night away in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's famous Chinatown precinct.

Museum of Chinese Australian History

Museum of Chinese Australian History

Museum preserving and displaying the history of Chinese immigration.

Chinatown Cinema

Chinatown Cinema

This cinema screens the latest Chinese-language movies.

Heart of the city walk

Heart of the city walk

Take a walk through legendary landmarks, iconic malls, hidden little streets and art-filled alleys.

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The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best rainy day activities for kids

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

Check out these ³Ô¹ÏÍø experts’ top city picks

Check out these ³Ô¹ÏÍø experts’ top city picks

Curated lists of all the best restaurants and shopping spots in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Kids Day Out

Kids Day Out

A family fun festival hosted by the Good Friday Appeal.

Premium Busking Auditions
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Premium Busking Auditions

Enjoy some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.

Festival of Veterans Arts: Family Colour Parade

Festival of Veterans Arts: Family Colour Parade

Celebrating the veteran community while enjoying ³Ô¹ÏÍø in a music-filled walk around The Tan.

Fireworks at Moomba Festival
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Fireworks at Moomba Festival

Watch the nightly fireworks display from the banks of the Yarra.