Come join us for a festive celebration and welcome the Year of the Snake with good fortune and joy at Darling Square! 🐍🎊
Watch the hundreds of traditional lanterns light up every night from Wednesday 22nd January to Sunday 16th February. Meet and take a snap with a real snake - yes you read that right! Be immersed in the festive atmosphere and enjoy the live cultural entertainment including a Chinese face changing performance and traditional fan veil dancers.
Grab a free Chinese calligraphy fan as a New Year gift and indulge in a delicious feast at over 50 restaurants that will satisfy all your taste buds!
WHAT'S ON
Immerse yourself in the hundreds of glowing traditional lanterns lighting up Darling Square every night. Each red lantern symbolises welcoming the new year with good fortune and prosperity.
Keep your eye out for the captivating cultural performances roaming around Darling Square. Watch the graceful fan veil dancers, meet the God of Wealth for luck and be stunned by the magical mask transformations by the Chinese face changer!
Saturday 1st Feb - Fan veil dancers
Saturday 8th Feb - God of Wealth
Saturday 15th Feb - God of Wealth and Chinese face changer
Get up and close with this year’s Chinese zodiac and get the chance to meet, touch and take a photo with a snake! Learn all about these fascinating creatures from professional experts and be sure to capture the unforgettable moment. The snake encounter will be located in front of The Exchange building.
Receive a free personalised fan with a New Year message in Chinese calligraphy from 4pm to 7pm on Saturday 1st, 8th and 15th February. The calligraphy bar will be located in the Square near The Exchange building. Limited stock available per day.
Enjoy live music in the Square on Saturday 1st, 8th and 15th February 5:30pm - 8:30pm. From smooth acoustic covers to Chinese classics, it’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the weekend vibes while you dine at Darling Square.
Catch the traditional lion dancing performances around Darling Harbour to welcome the Year of the Snake with good luck and prosperity. Click on the link below to see more details on Darling Harbour's website.
Kick off your Lunar New Year celebration at the Sydney Lunar Festival from Wednesday 29 January. The streets of Haymarket will come alive with live entertainment, roving performers, lion dances, art and light installations.
FESTIVE OFFERS
Get ready to turn up the heat! Dopa Donburi has teamed up with Gimme One Fried Skewer to bring you a fiery line-up of Spicy Karaage dishes that will satisfy your spice cravings. From 13 January to 9 February, go in the chance to win a $1,000 Dopa voucher and Dopa merchandise when you spend $20 or more on their Spicy Karaage range. T&C's apply. Find out how to enter in store.
Receive a free red envelope with any munch box purchase at Dapur Sate from 15th January to 15th February. The munch box includes Betawi Uduk Coconut Rice, Savory Chips, Spring Rolls, and various satay (Chicken Satay Madura, Beef Satay Maranggi Purwakarta, Lamb Satay Tegal).
If you're looking for Lunar New Year gifts, head over to Lillianna Home & Gifts for their limited edition festive gifts including Year of the Snake red envelopes and keychains.
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts are serving up Lunar New Year special treats including a Mango & Black Sesame Donut, filled with mango jam and dipped in a fresh mango glaze. Limited quantities available per day.