Bankstown Lunar New Year 2025
When
(Event cancelled, details below) Saturday, 18 January 2025
4.00-9.00pm
Where
Griffith Park, Olympic Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200
Accessibility
Further information, please email [email protected]
Highlights you won’t want to miss!

Creative, cultural and family-friendly fun
Indulge in free activities!
- Calligraphy
Receive traditional Chinese calligraphy from expert Hoan Mai. - Children’s crafts
Keep the little ones entertained with hands-on activities, including paper lantern crafts from Montessori Academy. - Garden games
Enjoy a variety of fun games, including free lawn bowls at Bankstown Sports Lunar Lounge, for all ages—perfect for some friendly competition. - Face painting
Let the kids (or adults!) get creative with vibrant face designs! - Nail bling
Add some sparkle to your look with a free nail bling station. - SBS Lucky 8 Putt Putt
Test your putting skills at this exciting, lucky-themed mini golf course!
Unfortunately, due to wet weather, karaoke will not be available at this event. However, don’t worry—there will still be plenty of other FREE activities to enjoy!

Chill out at these spots
Take a break!
Lunar Lounge
Relax in comfort, enjoy chilled tunes, sip on a refreshing drink and have fun with garden games or a round of lawn bowls while you recharge at Lunar Lounge, brought to you by Bankstown Sports Club.
Harmony Hub
Located in the peaceful Zen Zone, Harmony Hub is the ultimate chill-out spot during the Bankstown Lunar New Year celebrations. This space is all about comfort, relaxation and good vibes!
Whether you’re sipping on a refreshing bottled water or simply soaking up the laid-back atmosphere with some easy tunes, Harmony Hub is the perfect place to recharge and relax.
It’s a great spot to unwind, catch up with friends and enjoy the celebration!

God & Goddess of Fortune
Meet the legends of prosperity!
Meet the iconic God and Goddess of Fortune, brought to you by Western Union, and receive blessings for the year ahead.

A taste of what’s on offer
Treat yourself!
- Bubble Bar: Refreshing, fruity bubble teas that hit the spot.
- Desi Desserts: Sweet, indulgent desserts bursting with flavour.
- Mrs Wang’s Dumplings: Delicious dumplings, freshly made and packed with flavour.
- La Gitana Paella: Savour the taste of Spain with a classic, aromatic paella.
- Japanese Pizza Okonomiyaki: Savoury Japanese pancakes filled with tasty toppings.
- Just Wing It: Crispy, saucy wings for the ultimate comfort food fix.
- East Blue Seafood: Fresh seafood dishes that bring the ocean to your plate.
- Teppanyaki Noodles: Wok-fried noodles, seared to perfection on the grill.
- ChocnBerry: A sweet-tooth’s dream with chocolate-dipped treats and fresh berries.
- Yan’s Dumplings & Noodles Bar: Fresh dumplings and comforting noodles, made to order.
- Tebu Sugarcane Juice: Fresh, natural sugarcane juice to refresh you on a warm day.
- Madura Satay: Skewered meats with a rich, mouthwatering peanut sauce.
- Fritz’s Wieners: Delicious gourmet hot dogs with all the best toppings.
- Tea-riffic Bubble Tea: A variety of tea-based drinks with chewy pearls.
- Donut Girls: Fresh, fluffy donuts filled with your favourite toppings.

An exciting lineup of live performances
Evening entertainment!
- Dance Áo Dài Việt Nam: Experience the elegance and beauty of Vietnamese traditional dance.
- Chinese New Year celebration dance & serenade: A mesmerising dance and serenade to mark the festivities.
- Vietnamese duet: Enjoy a soulful duet performance celebrating Vietnamese music.
- Mongolian singing: Be captivated by the enchanting sounds and performances from Mongolia.
- Tai chi & cultural dance: Relax and marvel at the flowing movements of Tai Chi and traditional cultural dance.
- Juggling acts: Watch an impressive juggling act that will leave you in awe.
- Vietnamese singers: Enjoy a beautiful live performance by a talented Vietnamese singer.
- Lion dance finale & firecrackers: End the evening with the vibrant Lion Dance and a spectacular firecracker display!

Many events to see
Wait, there's more!
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, music and fun at the Main Stage, brought to you by Montessori Academy and Montessori Care!
Don’t miss the beautiful displays in the Lunar New Year Garden and be sure to check out the Inflatable Snake!
For more events, check out the program below!
How to get there
Bankstown Lunar New Year 2025
Address: Griffith Park, Olympic Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia
Get directionsTrain
Please note the train line from Sydenham to Bankstown will be closed. To find the best route for you, use the Trip Planner on Transport NSW.
Bus
Multiple bus routes service the Bankstown area. Use the Trip Planner on the Transport NSW website to find the best bus route for you. For train and bus schedules, visit transportnsw.info.
Parking
Please be aware of potential parking constraints.
Limited parking will be available on Dale Parade, south of Olympic Parade. There will changes to existing parking restrictions for 10 accessible spaces at Griffith Park.
The best options for parking close by would be:
- Limited free four hours (4P) parking is available at the community car park located along Olympic Parade.
- Brandon Avenue public parking
42 Northam Avenue - Saigon Place public parking – 180 metres
51 Old Town Centre Plaza - Greenfield Parade public parking – 260 metres
15 Greenfield Parade - Marion Street carpark – 450 metres
40 Marion Street
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