The Hills Lunar Street Festival is back on Saturday 28 February 2026, bringing the community together to celebrate the Year of the Horse in spectacular style.

From 2pm to 9pm, Castle Hill Main Street will come alive with vibrant colours, cultural performances, authentic Asian street food, family-friendly activities, and a dazzling fireworks finale.

An Authentic Asian Street Festival Experience

Visitors can soak up the electric atmosphere of a true Asian street festival, with food trucks and market stalls serving up favourites including dumplings, ramen, Japanese street food, Dragon Beard Candy, bubble tea and more.

Live Entertainment & Cultural Performances

The festival stage will showcase an exciting lineup of performances, including:

• Traditional Lion Dance

• A captivating Chinese juggler

• Cultural and contemporary stage performances

• A spectacular fireworks display to close the night

Free Family Fun

There’s something for everyone, with a full program of free activities including:

• Face painting

• Live portrait illustrations by local artist Quikimi

• Calligraphy demonstrations

• Hands-on craft workshops

• Pickleball court experience

• Prize giveaways and interactive activities

Thanks to funding secured by The Hills Shire Council through the NSW Government’s Vibrant Streets Package – Open Streets Program 2025–2028, Castle Hill Main Street will be temporarily closed and transformed into a vibrant, community-focused celebration space.

Event Details

Hills Lunar Street Festival

山区农历新年街头文化节

📅 2pm – 9pm, Saturday 28 February 2026

2026年2月28日星期六，下午2点 – 晚上9点

📍 Castle Hill Main Street, Old Northern Road

悉尼城堡山地区主路（Castle Hill Main Street，又名 Old Northern 路）

🎟 FREE ENTRY

免费入场

🍜 Asian food stalls

亚洲美食摊位

🎤 On-stage performances

舞台文艺演出

🎨 Free craft activities & face painting

免费手工与面部彩绘

🎁 Prize giveaways

幸运抽奖互动

🎆 Fireworks finale

烟花表演压轴

🦁 Traditional Lion Dance

传统舞狮表演

🎨 FREE live portrait illustrations by artist Quikimi

本地人气插画艺术家 Quikimi 现场免费肖像绘制

🏓 Pickleball experience

匹克球互动体验（Pickleball）

Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate the Year of the Horse right here in the heart of The Hills. 🐎✨