February Sydney Events

Many of the February Sydney events are associated with the Chinese New Year.

Sydney is a large multinational city so the celebrations of the New Lunar Year are spectacular, involve great performances, many interesting cultural activities and a large audience.

Beautiful banners featuring a cute rabbit for the 2011 Year of the Rabbit decorate the streets of the City.

The celebrations started at the end of January with lion dances in Chinatown. The highlight is the New Year Twilight Parade on Sunday 6 February, from Town Hall to Darling Harbour, with dragons, music, martial arts and hundreds of performers. It happens between 7.45 to 9.45 pm.

The splendid Chinese Gardens of Friendship in Darling Harbour, which are an oasis of beauty, harmony and tranquillity, have an open day on the 6 of February. Enjoy the free entry and the groovy landscape.

Other exciting events dedicated to this celebration include:

Dragon Boat Races in Darling Harbour on 12 and 13 February from 8am to 5pm,
various cultural activities, such as: music, exhibitions, movies, talks, stories and lots of fun.

Other Sydney events in February

Taronga Twilight Concerts

The shows run for several weekends from January to March.

Every Friday and Saturday in February there is an open air performance at Taronga Zoo. Take a picnic blanket, grab some snacks and drinks and listen to great music.

Some concerts bring back the 80s. If you loved the power filled era and its pop culture, you can take your kids to see the animals at the zoo in the morning and then get them to listen to and sing along the sound tracks of ABBA and some of other great stars of the time.

For information and all the program details check http://www.twilightattaronga.com.au