Lunar New Year Events in Queensland

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in style with Chinese New Year festivals, banquets and vibrant celebrations across Queensland. From family-friendly events to lantern-lit parties, here’s where to ring in the Year of the Horse.Your Guide to Lunar New Year 2026 Celebrations Across QueenslandOne of the most important, and widely celebrated dates in Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a celebration of year’s end, traditionally a time to reconnect with family. Beginning on the first day of the first lunar month of the year, Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival ringing in the new year, often beginning with a day of feasting, dragon dances and fireworks, and ending with a spectacular ‘Lantern Festival’ on the 15th day. In many cultures, Lunar New Year associates each year with animals of the zodiac. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, symbolising energy, ambition and forward momentum in Chinese culture. With that comes a sense of lift-off - 2026 is tipped to spark bold choices, fresh starts and the c