Where to head for Lunar New Year in Sydney

On January 29, in the heart of Haymarket, dancers, DJs and more will make the streets come to life as the community celebrates, giving you the chance to dance...

Where to head for Lunar New Year in Sydney

By Explore

Updated September 20, 2022, first published January 28, 2022

As the Year of the Tiger is about to come roaring in, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Sydney.

Lunar Lanes

On January 29, in the heart of Haymarket, dancers, DJs and more will make the streets come to life as the community celebrates, giving you the chance to dance the night away.

Silks

For a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, treat yourself to a luxurious meal at Crown Sydney’s Chinese restaurant Silks for $388 per person, with the further option to enjoy a Penfolds wine-pairing menu.

The Rocks Lunar Markets

In the historic area of The Rocks, you can check out the Lunar Markets from Friday to Sunday, February 4-13 for an authentic serving of Asian Street Food.

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Lunar New Year Comedy Show

To watch a diverse selections of Australia’s best Asian comedians, go to the Concourse cultural centre in Chatswood on February 12 and get your Lunar laughs.

Spice Temple

From February 1-13, Spice Temple restaurant in the CBD will have Lunar New Year offerings, with special feasts available that are steeped in the Lunar New Year customs and history.

Teahouse

For a sensory and culinary experience, Crown Sydney’s Teahouse lounge bar will serve you up a feast, with crispy truffle dumplings, Peking duck buns, fortune macarons and more for $118 per person.

Explore more: whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-lunar-festival