Chinese New Year in the Chinese Garden
29
Jan
09
Feb
YEAR OF THE SNAKE

Chinese New Year in the Chinese Garden

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with the Garden's Chinese New Year celebrations including kids crafts, tranquil live tunes, zodiac readings and more.
When
Wednesday,
29 Jan 2025
Sunday,
09 Feb 2025

A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the best things to do in Sydney this summer. Enjoy a unique Chinese New Year program of Chinese cultural events, including kids' crafts, fascinating Chinese zodiac readings, soothing live music and more. Plus don't miss the exclusive Twilight Garden Party for a unique nighttime celebration.

Entry to the Garden is just $12 for adults and $8 for children. Concession rates are also available. 
 

The Program

Amidst glowing lanterns and lush nature you’ll get the chance to enjoy boisterous lion dances, creative workshops, zodiac readings and more.

Twilight Garden Party

FRI 31 JAN & 7 FEB, 5-9PM 
(Last entry at 8.30pm)

Come and experience the Chinese Garden landscape as the sunsets and the night falls. Enjoy live music from contemporary jazz band 'Zodiac', and explore the garden at your own pace. 

Chinese Lantern Festival Cultural Fair

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 and the Lantern Festival with a day of hands-on activities, cultural demonstrations, delicious tea and more in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Creative Workshops

Get creative with these fun workshops free with garden entry. 

Sculpting Snakes Workshop: A Foam Clay Craft for the Year of the Snake

WED 29 JAN
SAT 1 & 8 FEB

Join us for a fun and interactive session where kids can create their own clay snakes and discover the significance of the snake in Chinese Zodiac culture. 

Register upon arrival.

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WIN unlimited visits to the Chinese Garden of Friendship for a year!

To celebrate Chinese New Year, we’re giving one lucky person the chance to win 1 x Annual Family Pass to the beautiful Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour Sydney. 
LET'S BE FRIENDS

Friends of the Garden annual memberships

Become a friend of the Chinese Garden of Friendship and for $118 for a family of five enjoy unlimited admission, complimentary parking, exclusive access to workshops and tours, discounts on dining and so much more!

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