Lunar New Year Melbourne

Lunar New Year 2025: Celebrate the Year of the Snake

Melbourne is home to the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western World and the oldest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere. Chinese or Lunar New Year has a long tradition in Melbourne.

This year the Lunar New Year is Wednesday 29 January 2025 for the Year of the Snake.

Even if you’re not of Asian descent it’s a great time in Melbourne for festivities and yummy food with your family! Here’s a list of Chinese New Year events in Melbourne suitable for kids.

2025 Lunar New Year Melbourne Events

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Melbourne

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