The Best Things to Eat, See and Do During Lunar New Year in Sydney

Visit glowing lanterns, eat mango pancakes and learn about Chinese astrology.

Concrete Playground
Published on January 15, 2020
Updated on January 20, 2020

Sydney's annual Lunar New Year festival is the largest outside of Asia, with 1.4-million people estimated to take part in the celebrations. While January 25 is officially the first day of the new year, festivities will run all the way to mid February — and the schedule for the next few days is packed. Whether it's spent gawking at glowing installations made from 100 lanterns or indulging in Messina's famous mango pancakes, the next two months is a great opportunity to celebrate Sydney's rich cultural diversity and help ring in the Year of the Rat.

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Chinese Lunar Buffet

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
IKEA Tempe, Tempe

Ever wanted to celebrate Chinese New Year in a Swedish furniture store? Here’s your chance.

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All-You-Can-Eat Dumplings at Koala Rooftop

Wednesday, January 22 - Thursday, January 30, 2020
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney

Eat endless dumplings on the zoo's koala rooftop at sunset.

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Messina Eats x Wonderbao: Chinese New Year

Friday, January 31 - Saturday, February 1, 2020
Gelato Messina Rosebery (HQ), Rosebery

Messina is collaborating with Wonderbao for a two-day pop-up of bao and mango pancakes.

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Chinese New Year Celebration

Wednesday, January 22 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Aria Restaurant Sydney, Sydney

Ring in the Year of the Rat with a high-flying feed at one of Sydney's top restaurants.

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Lunar Lanterns 2020

Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 9, 2020
Circular Quay, Sydney

Twelve giant lanterns have popped up around Sydney for Lunar New Year.

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Astronomy at the Calyx: Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The Calyx, Sydney

Learn about the stars and Chinese astrology in the middle of Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden.

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The Rocks Lunar Markets 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020, Saturday, February 1, 2020 and Sunday, February 2, 2020
The Rocks Friday Foodie Market, The Rocks

Celebrate Lunar New Year with steamed buns and animal-shaped fairy floss on the cobbled streets of The Rocks.

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Lunar New Year at Burwood Chinatown

Thursday, January 1, 1970
Burwood Chinatown, Burwood

Celebrate the Year of the Rat with mochi doughnuts, fried chicken and 1000 free bubble teas.

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