Chinese New Year in Melbourne

The 2018 Chinese New Year Festival in Melbourne will showcase once again traditional and modern Chinese cultural activities, dances, festivities, arts and crafts, dragon parades, lion dances, karaoke and chess competitions together with plenty of Chinese culinary food stalls.

There will be more than 50 performances, with over 20 stalls of Chinese food, arts and crafts. You will then get to see artful lion and dragon dances, and plenty of lightning firecrackers.

The festival welcomes everyone who wants to share the celebration of Chinese cultural heritage from Melbourne’s Chinese community. It is one of the most celebrated festivals each year and perfect for a family trip or any group travel.

If you are from Hong Kong or Singapore and flying in Melbourne in to partake in this unique experience. We highly recommend booking a reliable coach charter service in Melbourne. It will give you or your group more time and the convenience of travelling in and out of the festival without worrying about rushing to catch up with the schedules of public transportation.

Chinese New Year in Melbourne will be celebrated for over 7 days and the weekends at various venues. Here are the lists of schedules and locations to help you plan your visit.

 

Saint Albans Chinese New Year

This coming 2018, Saint Albans will be hosting the celebration of the Chinese New Year Festival. It will offer its own performances, unique festival theme, food stalls and much more.

• Schedule: Sunday, 14th of January
• Location: Alfrieda Street, St Albans

If your group need accommodation for overnight or perhaps a longer stay, you can choose from these excellent accommodations in Melbourne.

 

Footscray Chinese New Year

In 2018, Footscray is hosting a celebration of the Chinese New Year Festival. It offers its unique festival theme, food stalls, performances and much more.

• Schedule: Sunday, 21st of January
• Location: Hopkins Street, Footscray

When your group gets hungry going around the festival, you might want to consider these outstanding restaurants in Melbourne that serves exquisite dishes.

 

Richmond Chinese New Year

For 2018, Richmond will be the venue in celebrating the Chinese New Year Festival. It will display its own performances, unique festival theme, food stalls and much more.

Schedule: Sunday, 28th of January

• Location: Victoria Street, Richmond
• Time: 11am to 10pm

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Springvale Chinese New Year

This 2018, Springvale will be the venue in celebrating the Chinese New Year Festival. It will showcase performances, food stalls, unique festival theme and much more.

Schedule: Sunday, 11th of February

• Location: Springvale Shopping Precinct, Buckingham Ave
• Time: 10am to 10pm

If your group wants more family outdoor activities, there are plenty of famous outdoor attractions Melbourne can offer.

 

Box Hill Chinese New Year

In 2018, Box Hill is hosting a celebration of the Chinese New Year Festival. It will feature its unique festival theme, food stalls, performances and much more.

• Schedule: Saturday, 17th of February
• Location: Main St, Box Hill
• Time: 11am to 11pm

If your group is looking for some of the most popular destinations, here are more choices to consider for excellent day out in Melbourne.

 

Preston Market Chinese New Year

For 2018, Preston Market will be the venue in celebration of the Chinese New Year Festival. It will exhibit a unique festival theme, performances, food stalls and much more.

• Schedule: Saturday, 17th of February
• Location: Preston Market, Cramer Street & Mary Street
• Time: 10am to 3pm

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Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year

This 2018, Melbourne Chinatown will be the location for celebrating the Chinese New Year Festival. It will display its unique festival theme, food stalls and performances and much more.

• Schedule: Sunday, 18th of February
• Location: Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

 

Crown Towers Chinese New Year

The Crown Towers offers diverse spectacular experience in celebrating the Chinese New Year Festival 2018. They feature 12 huge zodiac animal lanterns, 60 suspended Chinese traditional lanterns, and lucky kumquat trees.

On the 16th of February at 9.45pm, a magical fireworks display will be celebrated to welcome the beginning of the new year.

• Schedule: 16th to 18th of February
• Location: Crown Entertainment Complex, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
• Time: 11am to 11pm

There are loads of popular attractions and famous destinations to visit in Melbourne area. Here are some more listings that your group might want to consider going.

 

Glen Waverley Chinese New Year

This coming 2018, Glen Waverley is hosting the celebration of Chinese New Year Festival. It will present its own unique festival theme, food stalls, performances and much more.

• Schedule: Sunday, 25th of February
• Location: Kingsway, Glen Waverley

Remember, if you’re looking for a group transportation for your family or group to bring you to the Chinese New Year Festival. Coach Hire Coach Hire is a reliable coach charter with a driver that has been providing services for many years in Melbourne. It is perfect for any group transport needs and ensures your journey will be relaxed & comfortable. So book with Coach Hire to enjoy all these benefits today!