Celebrate the Year of the Snake
Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations with our Haymarket street festival. See spectacular shows, cheer on the dragon boats and admire the animal lanterns. Check out our guide on what to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival.
Wednesday 29 January to Sunday 16 February
Parties, performances, parades and pride
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is back with all the festival favourites. The world-renowned parade makes its way to Oxford Street in full colour and Fair Day returns to Victoria Park with live music and more than 200 market stalls. Find out what else is on during Mardi Gras.
Friday 14 February to Sunday 2 March
Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets
We’re stopping traffic for a day of fun for the whole family. Gather at Potts Point and Darlinghurst neighbourhoods for plenty of live music, entertainers, kids activities and alfresco dining.
Saturday 15 February (Macleay Steet, Potts Point)
Saturday 22 February (Stanley Street, Darlinghurst)
See historic photos of the Freedom Ride
February marks the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Ride. This exhibition showcases photos from this defining moment in Australian history alongside contemporary portraits of people who lived in the towns the bus visited.
Weekdays, Thursday 13 February to Thursday 13 March
Experience a live soundtrack to Sydney Harbour’s golden hour
The Sunset Variations series at Sydney Observatory brings Australian artists to the highest point in Sydney for a 3-hour set every week. Tickets to these all-ages events are free.
Every Friday, throughout February
Get a taste of bush foods
Take a tour of Sydney City Farm with educators from Koori Kinnections. Experience the flavours of bush foods and take a plant to grow at home.
Saturday 22 February
Explore the art of China’s digital age
White Rabbit Gallery’s latest exhibition is titled XSWL, which is short for Chinese internet slang meaning ‘laughing to death’. See bold Chinese contemporary art that looks like light-hearted fun… or mask darker games at play.
Wednesdays to Sundays, until May
Head outdoors for a movie night in bed
Barangaroo’s Harbour Park transforms into a beach this summer for a unique cinema experience under the stars. Lounge on bean beds while watching the latest releases, with views of Sydney’s skyline all around you.
Wednesdays to Sundays until March
Have a Sunday morning stretch with a view
Get fit and flexible with free yoga under Sydney Harbour Bridge. Bring your own mat to this instructor-led class that will help you focus on breathing, find balance and flow through the poses.
Every Sunday morning
Take your summer reading to the next level
Discuss your latest favourite read at our online book club, hosted by City of Sydney librarians. The reading topic for February is Oceania and the Pacific.
Thursday 27 February
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Published 28 January 2025, updated 29 April 2025
