Festivals Highlights
Queensbridge Square
27 January – 12 February: A variety of family-friendly activities including music, performances, a Chinese New Year countdown, a Chinese cultural village, dragon boat demonstrations, free Chemist Warehouse Tai Chi lessons each weekday morning and a closing ceremony. Free.
Docklands
Celebrate with weekend evening events along Harbour Esplanade – Asian cuisine and drinks as the sun sets; a spectacular light show at 888 Collins Street (arguably Melbourne’s luckiest address) from sunset to midnight, playing every hour on the hour and, don’t miss the Chinese New Year-themed LED light show at the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel on every night. Remember to catch the free tram to Harbour Esplanade. Free.
4 & 5 February: ‘Come & Try’ sessions with Dragon Boat Victoria.
Yarra River/Southgate
27 January – 12 February: Lighting installations along the banks and bridges of the Yarra River. Free.
4 & 5 February: Dragon boat demonstrations with Dragon Boat Victoria.
DFO South Wharf
27 January – 12 February: Illuminated retail hub offering fortune cookies with special offers on select days. Free.
Federation Square
28 January: The pulse of the city and Victoria’s 2nd top tourist attraction will be bursting with all of the tradition this vibrant community brings headed by the Federation of Chinese Associations. Free.
Queen Victoria Market
28 January, 1 February, 11 & 12 February: Melbourne’s premier market showcases the best of Asian cuisine and food-related entertainment. Chinese music, food vendors and noodle making demonstrations. Free.
Chinese Museum/Chinatown
Come and experience the Han Dynasty at the Chinese Museum where the first 88 kids through the doors on 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th February receive FREE entry!
For more information about events in Chinatown please visit the website here.
Melbourne Recital Centre
9 February: Ausfeng presents a Chinese New Year Concert by the Chinese Music Orchestra of CNODDT, Treasures of a Nation. Tickets available: https://goo.gl/iYZKEP
