Dunedin Chinese Cultural Festival 2027

Celebrate the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) with Dunedin’s signature cultural festival. Two weeks of performances, workshops, art, and community events bring tradition, creativity, and fun right into the city.

What’s On

• Stage Performances & Traditional Displays
  Lion and dragon dances, contemporary Chinese music and dance, and roaming performances across the city.
• Workshops & Hands-On Experiences
  Try calligraphy, paper cutting, lantern crafting, and traditional tea ceremonies.
• Art Installations & Light Activations
  Wander through red lanterns, wishing trees, and interactive public artworks.
• Retail & Hospitality Collaborations
  Enjoy themed menus, promotions, and citywide decorations celebrating Chinese culture.

Festival Highlights

• Stage and roaming performances
• Interactive workshops for all ages
• Cultural exhibitions, storytelling, and tea tastings
• Citywide art and installations

Get Involved

The festival is a citywide celebration - there are many ways to take part:

• Perform on stage or as a roaming act.
• Deliver workshops or cultural demonstrations.
• Trade at food or craft stalls.
• Host events at your venue.
• Organise citywide art or cultural activations.

Support is available: Guidance, promotional tools, and the festival logo to help showcase your participation.

Interested? Read our Expression of interest document and submit your proposal.

Why Participate

• Be part of a high-profile Dunedin cultural festival.
• Reach a broad, multicultural audience.
• Feature in citywide promotions.
• Connect with the community and other creative partners.
• Contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic city.

Join the Celebration

Whether attending, performing, trading, or supporting, the Dunedin Chinese Cultural Festival 2027 is your chance to celebrate culture, creativity, and community in the heart of the city.

Contact: events@dcc.govt.nz

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