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Lunar New Year Lion Dances in Darling Harbour

When

Wednesday 29 January from 10:30am to 11am Saturday 1 February from 10:30am to 11am Sunday 2 February from 10:30am to 11am Saturday 8 February from 10:30am to 11am Sunday 9 February from 10:30am to 11am Sunday 9 February from 4pm to 4:30pm

Cost

Free

Darling Harbour is hosting an epic celebration to help you bring in the Year of the Snake in style. Catch the traditional Chinese lion dancing performances, where an ornately decorated lion moves to a vigorous drum beat to bring good luck and fortune for the Lunar New Year. See them in all their glory as they roam around Darling Harbour.

Here's when you can catch a performance: 

Wed 29 Jan - Opening Ceremony

  • Time: 10:30am - 11:00am 

  • Location: Chinese Garden Forecourt & Garden*

*Note: An entry fee is required for those wishing to follow the performance into The Chinese Garden of Friendship

Sat 1 Feb

  • Time: 10:30am – 11:00am 

  • Location: Darling Harbour and Chinese Garden Forecourt 

Sun 2 Feb

  • Time: 10:30am – 11:00am 

  • Location: Palm Grove 

Sat 8 Feb 

  • Time: 10:30am – 11:00am 

  • Location: Pier St Underpass

Sun 9 Feb

  • Time: 10:30am- 11:00am 

  • Location: Pier St Underpass

Sun 9 Feb - Closing Ceremony Dragon Dance 

  • Time: 4.00pm - 4:30pm 

  • Location: Chinese Garden Forecourt & Garden* 

*Note: An entry fee is required for those wishing to follow the performance into The Chinese Garden of Friendship

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Lunar New Year with these vibrant lion dances.  

See the full Lunar New Year program in Darling Harbour via their website.

Contact event organiser

Darling Harbour

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