It was 12 years ago that Market Quarter marked the Year of the Snake with a special artwork at the Grote entrance to Chinatown Town.  Over the years the  chalk drawings of animal characters have  turned into more interactive  free standing pieces.

Soon the current Dragon will be replaced with a new artwork celebrating the Snake.    

Happy Year of the Snake! This year's Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday January 29th, welcoming in the Year of the Wood Snake.

The Snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, symbolising wisdom, intuition, and growth and transformation.

If you were born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, or 2025 – this is your year! 

The festival is celebrated for 15 days, with exciting events taking place around Adelaide from late January into early February.

Some events happening in our precinct

CHINATOWN PLAZA CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET – SATURDAY JANUARY 18
Chinatown Plaza is having a massive Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday January 18th, right in the heart of Adelaide with a 'Chinese New Year Banquet'. They say to bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious Asian banquet, paired with Tomich Wines, all while enjoying the amazing spectacle of lion dances. This event is a decade-long tradition at Chinatown Plaza, so it's definitely one you won't want to miss! 


CHINESE NEW YEAR AT CONCUBINE – SATURDAY JANUARY 25 TO SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Concubine with Lion Dance performances at their restaurant on Saturday January 25th (6:45pm), Sunday January 26th (6:45pm), and Saturday February 1st (6:30pm). Enjoy their special Chinese New Year menu at $80 per person (minimum four people), featuring “Lo Hei” – a symbolic dish that represents tossing for good luck and fortune. 
Chinese New Year at Concubine 


LUNAR NEW YEAR CONCERT WITH HONG KONG STRING ORCHESTRA – FRIDAY JANUARY 31
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the internationally acclaimed Hong Kong String Orchestra in their Australian debut on Friday January 31st, welcoming the Year of the Snake at Her Majesty's Theatre. Led by virtuoso Yao Jue, this 25-piece ensemble will showcase their masterful fusion of Eastern and Western classical music, performing cherished works by Vivaldi alongside traditional pieces. The performance will also feature a special collaboration with local pianist Yundi Yuan.


CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR STREET PARTY – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8
Chinatown is kicking off Lunar New Year with their epic annual Street Party in the heart of the Chinatown Precinct on Gouger Street! On Saturday February 8th, the streets will come alive with displays from Asian cultural groups, showcasing their traditions through art, music, and of course, mouthwatering food. There will be a massive line-up of street food stalls and food trucks, plus colourful traditional lion dances roaming Chinatown and the Market District to guide you straight to the party. 
Noon till 9:30pm 
Official program: pm to 7:30pm