Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations at Sydney Lunar Streets—a vibrant street festival that will immerse you in the rich cultural festivities of the season and ring in the Year of the Snake in style.
Join us for an unforgettable evening in Haymarket as the streets come to life with exciting performances, delicious food, and immersive cultural experiences. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this is the perfect way to experience the energy and spirit of the Lunar New Year in Sydney!
What to Expect:
- Explore Market Stalls: Wander through the bustling Haymarket area and discover market stalls offering a delightful mix of food, gifts, and Lunar New Year-inspired treasures.
- Stunning Performances: Be mesmerized by a variety of traditional and contemporary performances across 3 lively locations. From captivating dance performances to breathtaking lion dances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
- Dance the Night Away: Let the beats take over as our resident DJ spins infectious tunes, setting the perfect vibe for the evening’s celebrations.
- Snake Family Display: Head to Dixon Street Mall for a special sight—our stunning snake family installation, a highlight of the night!
- Zodiac Lanterns: End your evening with a leisurely stroll up George Street, where you can admire dazzling lanterns representing the 12 zodiac animals. It’s a spectacular way to cap off your night of celebrations.
Street Food to Savor:
Be sure to visit the food trucks on offer, featuring some of Sydney’s best local eats:
- Just Fry – Crispy fried chicken
- Sudu Around – Malaysian street food
- Bar Coco MrCoco – Ice cream van
- Little Tokyo – Japanese eats
- Think! Catering – Sweet desserts
Performance Schedule:
Enjoy a diverse range of performances at three different sites throughout the evening:
Performance Site 1: Sussex Street (corner of Sussex St & Hay St)
Showtime: 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM
- Chinese Youth League
- S2 Dance Studio
- Nusantara Sydney Dance
- MCA Art Group
- Sydney Huayu Dance Group
- Pei Lei Chinese Wushu Association
- Wisteria Sydney Dance Group
- Siam Classic Dance Studio
- The Hills Chinese Association Inc.
- Yunnan Art Troupe
- Shiho Sparkle Hooper
- Ocean Dream Cultural Art Centre of Australia
- Chinese Youth League Lion Dancers
Performance Site 2: Ultimo Road (intersection of Ultimo Rd & Thomas St)
Showtime: 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM
- Chinese Youth League
- Sydney Jacaranda Performance Group
- TD Bros and Sis
- Happy Singing Tribe
- Inner West Vietnamese Language School
- Sydney Chinese Drum Art Troupe Incorporated
- Yunnan Art Troupe
- Su Hee Cho
- Chengdu Art Group – Xiaowen Dong
- Orbit Dance Crew
- Chinese Youth League Lion & Dragon Dancers
Performance Site 3: Harbour Street (corner of Harbour St & Little Hay St)
Showtime: 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM
- Chinese Youth League
- Ocean Dream Cultural Art Centre of Australia
- Dancekool
- Wisteria Sydney Dance Group
- The Hills Chinese Association Inc.
- Yunnan Art Troupe
- Chengdu Art Group
- Orbit Dance Crew
- Happy Singing Tribe
- Su Hee Cho
- Sydney Lanhua Dancing Group
- Chinese Youth League Lion Dancers
Don’t Miss Out:
Come down and immerse yourself in the excitement as the streets of Haymarket are transformed into a Lunar New Year wonderland. This vibrant celebration is perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to embrace the spirit of the season.
We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the Year of the Snake.
Where:
Dixon Street, Haymarket
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
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When:
Saturday, 1 February | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost:
Free!
