Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with delicious food and festivities this Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year 2026
Epping, Parramatta Square & PHIVE
2026 will see the City of Parramatta celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Parramatta CBD and beyond!
Keep an eye on this space for more information on our dates and program for 2026.
Major Artworks EOI
About this EOI
In 2026, City of Parramatta will program two projects based on EOI submissions and curatorial programming. Please review the EOIs for details on scope and selection criteria.
There are a range of opportunities for our 2026 festival with two different EOIs, including:
- Parramatta Square - Major Artwork
- Epping - Community Lead Artwork
- High-Pole Lion Dancing: They balanced 3-metres in the air!
- Wishing Tree sponsored by Optus: Wishes were tied to the Wishing Tree at PHIVE to manifest good luck and fortune for the new year.
- Ngurra Gunya Stage sponsored by Optus: There was cultural entertainment including a Dragon Dance Performance, and K-pop dance workshops held at Parramatta Town Hall.
- Cultural Workshops at PHIVE & Parramatta Square: Attendees enjoyed Chinese Horoscope Readings, Mahjong Games, the Comic Workshop with Annie Huang, Children’s Storytime and Craft Workshop with Myo Yim presented by the Korean Cultural Centre, and Chinese Calligraphy station with by Frank Xu.
- Laundry-Line by Chris Yee: A 20-metre-long feature artwork, an experimentation with traditional Chinese textiles presented through bold and colourful hanging flags and ornamental lanterns from Western Sydney artist, Chris Yee. The centrepiece at Parramatta Square, ‘Laundry-Line’ represents Asian-Australian communities and a ‘third culture’ shaped by traditional family culture and a suburban childhood.
Art and Decorations
Art and Decorations
Get ready to snap some pics of the stunning decorations and highly anticipated artwork installation ‘Laundry-Line’ by artist Chris Yee powered by Porsche Centre Parramatta. Be sure to capture the roaming Chinese Costumers, SMASH Cosplay Characters and Chinese Waist Drum Performers throughout Parramatta Square and the Firecracker display at Parramatta Town Hall.
Food
Food
The street food market will offer mouth-watering dishes from up to 15 different stalls offering a selection of noodles, dumplings, bubble tea and skewers. Grab a chilled drink and relax in the licenced bar area right next to the action.
Games Activation
Games Activation
Test your luck in the New Year at our games container with bean bag toss, spin the wheel and more. There will be lots of prizes up for grabs - drop by and find out what you could win!
Planning Your Trip & FAQS
Leave the car at home and use public transport.
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Partners and Sponsors
The Wishing Tree and the Ngurra Gunya Stage is proudly supported by Optus.
The Laundry Line by Chris Yee Proudly supported by Porsche Centre Parramatta, celebrating the arrival of the new Macan.
The Children’s Storytime and Craft Workshop, K-Pop Dance Workshop and K-Pop Random Dance Play are proudly presented by the Korean Cultural Centre.
