Uniting Asian Cultures in Joyful New Year Celebration!
团结亚洲文化，共庆欢乐新年 ~ 아시아 문화를 하나로 모으는 기쁜 새해 축제
Saturday 21 February 2026
9:30am – 11am, Albany Village Library
11am – 5pm, Albany Community Hub & Albany Domain
Cultural Performances
Experience the vibrant traditions of the Lunar New Year with captivating performances including traditional Chinese and Korean instruments and dances, lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, K-Pop and live music.
Family Activities & Games
FREE family-friendly activities and fun games designed for all ages including calligraphy, lantern making, traditional Chinese and Korean games, face painting, crafts, giant games, and giveaways.
Food Stalls
Savor the flavors of the festival with a selection of delicious Asian cuisine and festive treats.
Enjoy a free cooking demonstrations including Chinese Dumplings, Korean Rice Roll and Milk Tea with Boba.
Discover local initiatives and celebrate the spirit of unity in our diverse and welcoming community. Organisations participating in 2025 include Active Asian | Albany Chinese Association | Albany Community Action Trust | Albany Community Market | Asian Family Services | Auckland Chinese Families Network | Auckland Emergency Management | Big Little Fun Club | Chinese New Settlers Services Trust (CNSST) | Darren Life Society | English Language Partners | Great Families Charitable Trust | Harbour Sport | Kaitiaki Kindergarten Association | Korean Arts & Culture Trust | Korean Life Sports Trust NZ | North Shore Neighbourhood Support | Open and Connect NZ | The Asian Network Inc (TANI) | Wukong Education
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Sponsorship
Opportunities
The Albany Lunar New Year Festival was launched in February 2025 with support from our foundational sponsors Upper Harbour Local Board and Harcourts Cooper & Co. It is a free community festival co-created by a collective of twelve community organisations.
Sponsoring our event offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse, family-focused community while elevating your brand through promotions on social media, websites, and printed materials. Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to local initiatives and cultural celebrations, and provides a platform to showcase your products or services directly to attendees. Your support not only enhances community growth and cultural enrichment but also strengthens your brand’s reputation and impact.
2026 Albany Asian New Year Festival 