The Year of the Dragon officially starts on 10 February 2024. Check out all the information on Lunar New Year 2024, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown.

Best Lunar New Year banquets and menu specials

More Lunar New Year pop-up events and shopping deals

Where to eat and drink in Chinatown

Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

These restaurants are some of the oldest and most loved in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

The ultimate dumpling guide to Melbourne

The ultimate dumpling guide to Melbourne

Steamed, fried, baked or boiled – there’s no such thing as a bad dumpling.

The best yum cha restaurants in Melbourne

The best yum cha restaurants in Melbourne

Dine with friends on all-you-can-eat dumplings, seafood share plates and more.

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Take a detour to find secret basement cocktails, secluded rooftop bars and a fairytale wonderland.

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The ultimate guide to Chinatown

The ultimate guide to Chinatown

Where to eat, drink and karaoke the night away in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

Museum of Chinese Australian History

Museum of Chinese Australian History

Museum preserving and displaying the history of Chinese immigration.

Chinatown Cinema

Chinatown Cinema

This cinema screens the latest Chinese-language movies.

Heart of the city walk

Heart of the city walk

Take a walk through legendary landmarks, iconic malls, hidden little streets and art-filled alleys.

Last updated on Thu 15 Feb 2024

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The best free and cheap Easter school holiday activities

The best free and cheap Easter school holiday activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne

How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne

From secret street art to seasonal events, you’ll find something for everyone.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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Kids Day Out

Kids Day Out

A family fun festival hosted by the Good Friday Appeal.

ACMI Preschoolers

ACMI Preschoolers

A fun, free program created for 2-5 year-olds to enjoy ACMI with their parent, grandparent or carer.

Premium Busking Auditions

Premium Busking Auditions

Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent.

RISING: Acid Brass

RISING: Acid Brass

Acid Brass brings together Melbourne’s own brass bands to blast acid house anthems for RISING.