Celebrate Fascinating Thaitown 2026 this February and experience Lunar New Year in the heart of Haymarket. Discover vibrant Thai culture, authentic flavours, and festive performances as Thaitown comes alive day and night—your gateway to Lunar New Year celebrations.‍

Lunar New Year Festive Display
The Thaitown Lunar New Year wall mural and Thai lanterns return to Meriton Lane from 6 February to 1 March 2026, transforming the laneway into a colourful cultural showcase.

A brand-new Thaitown Lunar New Year installation, commissioned by the City of Sydney, will be unveiled on 12th February.

A Thai artist will also feature in the Sydney Lunar Festival Banner Gallery, celebrating the Year of the Horse, on display from 12 February to 1 March 2026.

Across Haymarket, Chinatown adds to the festivities with lantern canopies, installations, and street celebrations welcoming the Year of the Horse.

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A Lunar New Year Feast, Thai Style
‍Celebrate Lunar New Year with a culinary journey through Thaitown. Enjoy authentic Thai dishes rich in tradition, flavour, and symbolism—perfect for welcoming luck and prosperity in the year ahead.

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Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival on 14th of February
14 February | Campbell Street (Thaitown)
Thaitown joins the City of Sydney’s Haymarket Street Festival as Campbell Street transforms into a lively precinct with DJs, markets, street food, and performances. Campbell Street will be closed to house a stage on the Pitt Street end. Look out for our roaming ambassadors in Thaitown Sydney shirts.

City of Sydney's Street Festival Highlights: (5pm–10pm)
- Thai Pop Singer & The Band (Esarn Dance Party)
- Thai Boxing Show (Muay Thai)
- Sydney Streets Market Stalls
- DJs
- Thai Lady Boy Cabaret
- Beer Garden in front of Capital Thai (next to Capitol Theatre)
- Long Drum Procession with Traditoinal Thai Dances
The procession will begin at the Thai Kiosk and Installation on the corner of George and Campbell Streets. Join us as we travel along Campbell Street—feel the pulse of the drums and immerse yourself in this vibrant celebration of community as we honour and welcome the Year of the Horse.

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‍The Thai Community Market (10am to 10pm)
Back by popular demand, the Thaitown Annual Community Market returns to Meriton Lane on Campbell Street, hosted by Thai Business and the Thai Community Association and Thaitown Sydney. This event celebrates unique finds and favourite treasures from Thailand.

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‍Lunar New Year Dance Performance
Community performers will showcase their talents on Thaitown’s Campbell Street (corner of Campbell and George Street), filling the streets with colour, music, and movement as part of the City of Sydney–supported Sydney Lunar Festival. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to get up close and experience the Sydney Lunar Festival in Thaitown, with performances from a host of talented local artists bringing the celebrations to life.

End of Campbell Street, near George Street & Thaitown Kiosk
‍- Friday 27 February, 6pm to 6:45pm
- DST Lion Dance
- Choom Crew
- MCA Dancing Artist Group

Saturday 28 February, 6pm to 6:45pm
- DST Lion Dance
- Pei Lei Wushu Association
- Orbit Dance Crew

Sunday 1 March, 6pm to 6:45pm
- DST Lion Dance
- Buddharangsee Thai Community Language School Inc.
- Sydney Hills Garden Shire Chinese Folk Art Inc.

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