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Chinese new year event schedule for the Year of the Rabbit in Sydney

Chinese New Years Eve in Sydney is way up there on most people's bucket lists and brings spectacular celebrations that should not be missed. Sydney hosts a fantastic CNY Festival each year.

It's the middle of summer in Australia and a great time to get out and explore the pop up festivals, art installations and authentic Chinese art and dance that will be showcased across the city. Just remember your sunscreen!!

Event Schedule

Lunar Lanes - Haymarket Street Party - 21st January

Lion Dancing throughout the city, including Darling Harbour 21st January - 5 February

Dragon Boat Races at Cockle Bay Wharf on 27th - 29th January

Aussie Chinatown - Sundays at Chinatown

Lunar New Year at The Rocks - 21st January - 5th February

Lunar Spectacular Show at Centennial Hall on 4th February

You can see the full event schedule here:

Sydney CNY event schedule

Book your dinner reservation in advance for Chinese New Year to avoid any disappointment, try some of these fantastic restaurants:

Lotus The Galeries
China Doll
Mr Wong
Lotus Dumpling Bar
China Lane

Live Streaming, Webcams

Fantastic live webcam over Sydney and the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge:

Sydney webcams

Chinese New Year Hotels

Sydney is an amazing place to stay and will be busy at this time of year so book in advance to get the perfect room:

Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Meriton Serviced Apartments World Tower
The Darling
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney

You can search, check availability and book local hotels here.

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