Sydney Lunar Streets – Welcome the Year of the Horse in Haymarket | 14 February, 2026

Location: Haymarket, Sydney, NSW
Date: Saturday 14 February from 5pm to 10pm

Cost: Free

Sydney Lunar Streets: Welcome the Year of the Horse in Haymarket

Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations at Sydney Lunar Streets, where the vibrant laneways of Haymarket come alive in a spectacular street festival. From Chinatown to Thaitown, the precinct transforms into a hub of colour, culture, and celebration as Sydney welcomes the Year of the Horse.

Soak up the festive atmosphere with lion dances, live DJs, street food, bustling markets, and a mix of traditional and contemporary performances. Don’t miss the striking Fire Horse installation rising above Dixon Street, or the magical experience of wandering beneath a glowing canopy of lanterns along Hay Street.

Your year of good fortune and prosperity begins right here, in the heart of Haymarket.

What to Expect & Where to Find It

For detailed locations and event highlights, download the Sydney Lunar Streets Event Map (PDF, 2.85MB).

Lion Dances & Cultural Performances

• Corner of Sussex Street and Hay Street
• Ultimo Road near Thomas Street
• Campbell Street near Pitt Street

Lanterns & Festival Decorations

• Fire Horse installation on Dixon Street
• 12 Lunar Lanterns along Hay Street
• Carousel installation on Hay Street

More Festival Fun

• Live DJ on Dixon Street (corner of Little Hay Street)
• Official charity partner: The Kids’ Cancer Project on Little Hay Street near Dixon Street
• Mahjong tables on Little Hay Street near Sussex Street

Accessibility

We are committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible event for all visitors.

• Audio descriptions available for lantern and decorative installations
• A quiet space located at the corner of Harbour Street and Hay Street
• Accessible toilets available on Sussex Street near Little Hay Street
• A continuous, accessible path of travel throughout the event

If you have specific access or communication needs, please contact:
Email: SLFaccessinclusion@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9265 9333

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