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Kicking off 2026 with a bang
LUNAR LANEWAY
CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE HORSE
Lunar Laneway is a week-long cultural and musical experience celebrating Lunar New Year with a distinctly modern Asian flavour. Think pulsating beats, live performances, vibrant street food, and immersive experiences—all designed to bring communities together in celebration.
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UNTAMED: Opening nights with Kamome & friends
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Third Culture Club: HOUSE TAKEOVER w/ NALIITA b2b Dinah (Rosy Records), Kimoji and Yi
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Inner Sanctuary with JNETT & Jimmy James with special guests Colette & Chris NG
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MANSA and friends featuring Marjie, 1SA, Valencia, Karmalita plus a special Lion Dance
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Fortune & Fads curated by Tong with a performance from Gloss the Queen
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Wrap up your weekend with Sala Sundays, a special event curated by TOKEN x Front Seat Fellas. The vibes kick off with live music from Bali Funk and karaoke hosted by Askal, alongside a curated Art Market.
Come hungry for a massive food lineup featuring pop-ups from Serai x Lagoon Dining and Sleepy’s, then head upstairs for an exclusive bar takeover by Moondrop.
TASTE & TROT
SUNDaY DINING POP UPS
LUNCH: SERAI x LAGOON DINING
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a collaborative street food lunch featuring Ross (Serai) and Keat (Lagoon Dining).
The two chefs are teaming up to present a menu blending Filipino and Malaysian cuisines. Expect a casual feast of street food dishes, including Selat Lumpia, Pancit Canton Sanga and more
DINNER: SLEEPY’S CAFE & BAR
Close out the celebrations with a Shanghai-style dinner curated by Steve (Sleepy's Cafe and Bar).
Steve brings his signature approach to regional Chinese cuisine, serving up a menu focused on comfort and tradition. Highlights include: Handmade Dumplings and Shanghai Classics & more
Swing by on the weekend for Kariton Sorbetes Gelato Cart on both Saturday and Sunday!
SOMETHING SWEET?
HARTBEATS LIVE JAZZ IS ON EVERY SUNDAY
Hartbeats is your Sunday ritual — live music, late arvo drinks, and DJs that keep the vibe flowing till the lights go down. Join us in the laneway every week as we celebrate Melbourne’s finest jazz and groove collectives.
The perfect end to your weekend, only at Whitehart. Featuring Daniel Merriweather and NHTV Trio ft Amin Payne x HDSNJMSJR x GUEST PRODUCER
BEIRUT AFTER DARK
Whitehart x Double Vision x Téta Mona: bellydancing meets house beats, shawarma meets cocktails, and Melbourne gets a taste of Lebanon turned all the way up.
For one night, Whitehart transforms into Beirut. Antoine and Bechara Taouk of Téta Mona serve their grandmother’s recipes with a twist - golden samboosek with haloumi and feta, shawarma pockets of slow-cooked lamb with mint yoghurt and pickles, and more.
Tickets include a four-course street food feast from 5pm till 8pm with a welcome Pomegranate Spritz, plus Middle Eastern drink specials flowing all night. After dinner, the party kicks on with Desert Rose performing belly dance and Lebanese drums, and DJ Matabs collective 'Dounya El Disco' spinning house and Arab mixes till 1am. No seating plans - just shared plates, drinks in hand, and full-on fun.
