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Chinatown Comedy Club is back and ready to celebrate Lunar New Year! 12 Feb 2025. Fashioning the Sydney Chinese Community in the Global 60's. City of Sydney 29 January to 16 February Multiple locations The City of Sydney is hosting a range of exciting Lunar New Year events, including a street festival, lion dancing, cultural performances, dragon boats, exhibitions, and games. More information. Willoughby City Council 23 January to 16 February Multiple locations Slither into fun at Darling Harbour’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Witness mind-blowing Lunar New Year Jet Pack shows soaring over Cockle Bay, cheer on teams in the fan-favourite dragon boat races, and be captivated by vibrant lion dance performances. The Artistry also comes to Tumbalong Park, bringing a splash of creativity to the festivities. The sails of the Sydney Opera House glow red as part of celebrations for Lunar New Year in Sydney, Monday, January 23, 2023(AAP: Paul Braven) When: Saturday, February 1 from 5pm to 10pm Where Lunar New Year is a celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities; this year’s Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. This time around, Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and it's a celebration for many cultures represented in Sydney, including the city's Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean Here are the best menus and food specials, and celebrations and events in Sydney for Lunar New Year 2025. Lunar New Year Celebrations And Events The Chinese Garden Of Friendship Pier Street and Harbour Street, Darling Harbour | Wednesday 29 January–Sunday 9 February. Image credit: Darling Harbour | Supplied. The Chinese Garden of Friendship A celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities, this year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations at Sydney Lunar Streets! Join us for an unforgettable street party to launch the Sydney Lunar Festival and welcome in the Year of the Snake. Wander through Haymarket and explore market stalls featuring food, gifts and more. Be captivated by a mix of traditional and contemporary performances across 3 sites. Sydney Lunar Festival is a celebration of the Lunar New Year, with the 2025 festival celebrating the Year of the Snake. Our Sydney Lunar Festival program is one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of Asia. Street parties, live entertainment, delicious food, lion dances, dragon boats and art and light installations will dazzle Aussies are always up for a celebration, and with so many of our residents having Chinese, Mongolian, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese heritage, it’s no wonder Sydney offers such a rich variety of ways to bring in the New Year! This year Sydney’s Lunar New Year festival starts on Wednesday 29 January 2025. One of Sydney’s most iconic destinations is going all out to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Head to Luna Park on Sunday, February 2, 2025 to watch a traditional lion dance performance at 2:30pm, that will help usher in good luck and fortune for the new year. A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the best things to do in Sydney this summer. Enjoy a unique Lunar New Year program of Chinese cultural events, including kids' crafts, fascinating Chinese zodiac readings, soothing live music and more. Plus don't miss the exclusive Twilight Garden Party for a unique nighttime celebration. Ushering in the Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year 2025 runs from 18 January to 16 February 2025, with epic events happening all across the city. We've rounded up some of the best Chinese Lunar New Year events for Sydney families to start the Year of the Snake on a seriously festive note. What is the Meaning of the Animal in Chinese New Year 2025? Sydney hosts a program spanning more than two weeks, which makes Sydney Lunar Festival one of the biggest Chinese New Year celebration outside Asia. The festival is mainly centered around the Haymarket (home to Sydney's vibrant Chinatown) and Darling Harbor with large lion dance parades and firecrackers, Chinese night food fairs, interactive Chinatown Comedy Club is back and ready to celebrate Lunar New Year! 12 Feb 2025. Fashioning the Sydney Chinese Community in the Global 60's. The spectacular Lunar New Year's Eve Gala returns to the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on 28 January 2025, promising an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and artistry. Lunar New Year is a celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities; this year’s Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Below, see how to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year in your city. Sydney Lunar Spectacular. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with captivating performances by Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese groups. No bookings are required: doors open 45 minutes prior to each session for a vibrant celebration of dance, music and song. To celebrate the Year of the Snake with a refined nod to Chinese culture, Sydney’s award-winning luxury hotel Capella is hosting a series of elegant high teas. Want to welcome in the new lunar
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