A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year
2026 Lunar New Year Concert, presented in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, brings together vocal music, instrumental performance and Xiangsheng (comic crosstalk) in a vibrant cross-genre program. Familiar melodies sit alongside contemporary works, with show-style violin and expressive saxophone performances adding colour and energy to the evening.
A line-up of well-known artists, widely recognised from appearances on China’s annual Spring Festival Gala – one of the country’s most watched cultural broadcasts – evokes a powerful sense of shared cultural memory associated with Lunar New Year.
Designed for audiences of all ages, the concert blends music, storytelling and stage artistry to celebrate the festive season with warmth, connection and joy in one of the world’s most iconic performance spaces.
Artists:
Li Lingyu（李玲玉）
An iconic Chinese pop vocalist, best known for classic songs and television themes including Pink Memories, Beauty Chant and A Girl’s Love, beloved across generations.
Bai Xue（白雪）
A respected Chinese vocalist, recognised for expressive performances of well-loved songs such as Returning, Yingshan Red and Clear Waters of the Wanquan River.
Chang Sisi（常思思）
An award-winning coloratura soprano, acclaimed for her bright vocal agility and signature works including Spring Ballet, Maira Variations and I Love You, China.
Zhang Shaobo（张少博）
A pioneering show-style violinist, celebrated for virtuosic, high-energy performances that combine technical brilliance with theatrical flair.
Liu Jiajun（刘家军）
A leading Chinese saxophonist whose performances move fluidly between classical technique and contemporary, cross-cultural musical styles.
Bai Kainan（白凯南）
A popular Xiangsheng comedian, noted for sharp timing, lively delivery and an engaging stage presence.
Chi Yongzhi（迟永志）
A Xiangsheng performer known for blending traditional comic craft with contemporary humour and storytelling.
Li Yunjie（李云杰）
A Xiangsheng performer and traditional Chinese storyteller from Deyunshe, combining comic dialogue with narrative performance.
Zhang Jinshan（张金山）
A performer of Xiangsheng and traditional Chinese storytelling, representing a new generation bringing narrative arts to modern audiences.
Cheng Qian（程前）
A renowned Chinese television host and actor, widely recognised for his long-standing presence on major national variety and gala stages.
Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall
21 Feburary 2026, 8:00 PM