Lion Dances

Catch a traditional Lion Dance roaming around Darling Harbour this Lunar New Year.

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: Chinese Garden Forecourt

Sun 9 Feb
Time: 10:30am- 11:00am 
Location: Chinese Garden Forecourt 

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.