What to do in Sydney this February
The streets light up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and more. Here are 10 events to set your sights on.
Lunar New Year
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What Lunar New Year means for 6 people born in the Year of the Snake
What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival
Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks – it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
Showcase your Sydney Lunar Festival celebrations
Apply to join our associated events program
By George, dragons! Experience the magic of Sydney Lunar Festival
The roarsome dragons and lanterns making George Street shine for Sydney Lunar Festival.
Dragons of Sydney
11 people born in the Year of the Dragon share what being a dragon, and Lunar New Year, means to them
Tell us your creative ideas for our major events and festivals
We’re seeking ideas that demonstrate creative excellence, innovation and accessibility while appealing to a global audience.
Entries open for the Year of the Snake drawing call-out
Budding illustrators aged 5 to 12 years old can have their best creations showcased during Sydney Lunar Festival 2025
Register your interest to become our events and festivals charity partner
We’re seeking charity partners for Sydney New Year’s Eve, Sydney Christmas and Sydney Lunar Festival
Apply for the 2025 Sydney Lunar Festival banner gallery
We invite artists and creatives to design an outdoor public art installation for the 2025 festival celebrating the Year of the Snake.
Leaping into Sydney Lunar Festival celebrations
The City of Sydney invites everyone to its exciting 16 day celebration.
Bunny bounty: Discover the 36 rabbits created by Sydney’s youngest artists
A key feature of the Sydney Lunar Festival, the shortlisted artworks by children aged 6 to 12 years old were selected from more than 600 entries.
Pint-sized artists with big designs on the Year of the Tiger
6 young Sydneysiders are taking centre stage at this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations
Get set to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
There’s more than 80 events, exhibitions, concerts and outdoor displays to enjoy at Lunar New Year festivities.
Be part of the Sydney Lunar Festival community performance program
We're seeking applications from groups to participate in the celebrations.
Budding young artists – get ready to roar
A new competition will make young Sydneysiders the star of our Year of the Tiger celebrations.
In pictures: Lunar Lanterns 2021
Representing the 12 animals of the lunar zodiac, these larger-than-life artworks are a modern interpretation of an ancient tradition.
Q&A: Sydney Lunar Festival 2021 artist Chrissy Lau
The award-winning creative shares her inspiration and hopes for the festival in a pandemic.
In pictures: Lunar Lanterns glow for Year of the Rat
Over 10 nights, more than 600,000 people are expected to marvel at the sculptures of the 12 lunar zodiac animals in Circular Quay’s outdoor displays.
Step into the workshop with Lunar Lantern artists Claudia Chan Shaw and Valerie Khoo
A behind-the-scenes look at the popular display that lines Circular Quay for 10 days and nights.
Call for artists to capture Sydney’s lunar spirit
The City of Sydney invites artists to submit ideas for the 2021 Sydney Lunar Festival.
Lunar Lanes street party kicks off Sydney Lunar Festival Year of the Rat
Thousands flocked to the streets of Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a giant Lunar Lanes street party on Saturday 25 January.
Sydney Lunar Festival curator Valerie Khoo shares what makes the event special
“Sydneysiders are wonderful in embracing the many cultures that make up this city.”
Come celebrate Sydney Lunar Festival at a spectacular street party
We’re lighting up Chinatown’s laneways to kick off 16 days of celebrations for the City of Sydney’s 2020 festival.
Artist Louise Zhang brings playful monkeys to Sydney Lunar Festival
4 new Lunar Lanterns include a set of very cheeky monkeys by the local creative.
Star violinist adds string to bow at Sydney Lunar Festival
Child prodigy Justine Zhang is set to wow the crowds at Green Square’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
A night-time visit to the Lunar Lanterns
13 lanterns inspired by Lunar Zodiac animals shine bright at Circular Quay for Lunar New Year.
Lion dancers roar to success at Sydney Lunar Festival
An all-female group of world champion lion dancers to show their pride at Lunar New Year celebrations.
Pork aplenty at Year of the Pig celebrations
Pork dishes take centre stage this Lunar New Year. We check out some recommended eateries serving Sydney’s tastiest dishes.
Life’s a beach at Sydney Lunar Festival
Sun, sea, sand and safety. Surf Lifesaving NSW shows the way at Lunar New Year.
