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Bankstown Lunar New Year

 Celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Saturday 7 February 2026, 4-9pm

Step into the Year of the Horse with non-stop action: high‑energy main stage entertainment, roaring Chinese dragon and lions, the buzzing Lunar Garden and appearances by the God and Goddess of Fortune. Plus, indulge in the food and drink stalls offering a selection of cuisines.

Can’t make it? Make sure you check out the Campsie Lantern Festival.

Please note: road closures will be in place around Olympic Parade from 8am-midnight on Saturday 7 February. Please follow all signage and directions on site for road detours. 

Thank you to our event sponsors Western Union, Bankstown Sports and SBS and event supporter Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

When

Saturday 7 February 2026, 4-9pm

Where

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Griffith Park
4A Olympic Parade, Bankstown 2200

Cost

FREE

Lunar New Year Dancers
Lion Dancing at the Lunar New Year Event
Inflatable tiger at the Lunar New Year Event
Woman and Man in traditional clothing for Lunar New Year
Lion Dancing at the Lunar New Year Event
Man fire twirling at the Lunar New Year Event

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