Lunar New Year Festival 2026 农历新年庆祝活动

The Year of the Horse symbolises strength, vitality, independence, adventure and an unstoppable drive forward. People born in Horse years are known for their enthusiasm, confidence and warm, generous hearts – perfect qualities to inspire a joyful celebration.

The festivities kick off with the thunderous drums and dazzling acrobatics of the Tung Tek Lion Dance Troupe, bringing blessings of good fortune and protection for the year ahead. Join in with social line dancing and K-pop dance workshops –dancers of all ages and abilities welcome. Or spend some time at one of our crafting tables. Have your name written in Korean calligraphy, make a bokjumeoni (Korean lucky pouch), jeontong deung (Korean lantern), Chinese lantern or try your hand at Chinese paper cutting.

We will also be running artist-led workshops with Mei Ling Lee (lantern decorating), Aan Chu (zine making) and Wai Ching Chan (Chinese knots).

Come celebrate the Lunar New Year at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki – adventure, luck, and new beginnings await!

向骏马一样，带着能量、创意和社区精神驰骋进新的一年！

马年象征着力量、活力、独立、冒险精神以及一往无前的进取心。属马之人以热情、自信和温暖宽广的胸怀著称——这些美好的特质为我们今年的欢乐庆典注入了灵感。

庆典将在同德醒狮团喧天的鼓声与炫目绝伦的杂技中拉开序幕，为新的一年带来福运与庇佑。欢迎加入社交排舞和K-pop舞蹈工坊——不限年龄，不限技术，来者不拒。你也可以光顾我们的手工艺术工作台参与各种活动，包括用韩文书法书写你的名字，制作韩式福袋以及韩式或中式灯笼，或在中式剪纸艺术中小试牛刀。

同时，我们也安排了艺术家主导的工坊——欢迎你跟随Mei Ling Lee学习灯笼装饰，和Aan Chu一起创作小型手工杂志，或者在Wai Ching Chan的带领下编织中国结。

来奥克兰美术馆与我们共庆农历新年吧！在这里等待着你的，将是奇遇、好运与全新的起点！

Supported by Auckland Council Events and the city centre targeted rate

Date
Sat 21 Feb 2026

Location
Multiple locations across the gallery

Cost
Free