Lunar New Year 2026 at the Sydney Opera House
There is plenty to see and do at the Opera House this Lunar New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year Dinner with Victor Liong, hatted chef and owner of restaurant Lee Ho Fook or taste our festival specials at Opera Bar and House Canteen. Step inside for a tour led by our Mandarin, Japanese, Korean and English speaking guides or catch a performance. Take home a special memento of the Opera House for family and friends from our retail shop.
What’s on
Tours
The Sydney Opera House Tour in Mandarin
The Sydney Opera House is home to a rich history of world-class performers, from the China Philharmonic Orchestra to the Peking Opera. Step inside and experience unforgettable moments and history on a tour.
The Sydney Opera House Tour in Japanese
Over the years, the Sydney Opera House has welcomed Yayoi Kusama and Ryuichi Sakamoto to the Sydney Opera House, and you’re invited too. Join us on a tour of the building’s extraordinary history.
The Sydney Opera House Tour in Korean
The Sydney Opera House has many stories to tell, from the Korean National Ballet tour to the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra performances. Step inside, take a tour and be moved by the beautiful design and history.
Lunar New Year Concert Hall Discovery Walk
Dates vary
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Lunar eats
19 Feb 2026
Lunar New Year Dinner with Victor Liong
Join acclaimed Australian chef and restaurateur Victor Liong in celebrating the Year of the Horse with a three-course Lunar New Year feast in the Yallamundi Rooms with floor to ceiling views of stunning Sydney Harbour. Victor will personally present every course, sharing the inspiration and traditions behind his creations.
16 Feb - 3 Mar 2026
Opera Bar
Celebrate Lunar New Year at this iconic Sydney venue. Our chefs have put together a special seafood menu over this period that includes grilled eastern rock lobster, salt & pepper Moreton Bay Bugs and coral trout fish.
16 Feb - 3 Mar 2026
House Canteen
Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year and enjoy a unique dining experience beneath the Opera House sails. Specials include Taphouse prawn toast, Palace XO seafood dumpling, steamed coral trout and prosperity Yee Sang.
12 Feb 2026 From 8:30pm - midnight
Lighting of the Sails
The Sydney Opera House sails will be illuminated red to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. Occurring only once every 60 years, the Fire Horse carries cultural significance and is often viewed as a period of heightened energy and transformation.
Lunar gifts
Treat yourself or family and friends to something special from the Sydney Opera House Shop this Lunar New Year. Visit the gift shop on the Lower Concourse, at the Main Box Office or shop online.
Visiting the Opera House
Getting here
How to get to the Opera House - and finding your way around our amenities, venues and precinct once you’re here.
Experiences
Things to do and see when visiting the House.
