Outside Asia, Sydney has the biggest Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. The combination of a large Asian community and a city that loves to party adds up to two weeks full of festivities: fireworks, markets, glowing street lanterns, parades, theatre, illuminated icons and more.
Every evening until Sunday February 5, the Lunar Markets in Pyrmont Bay Park will feature live entertainment, open-air bars, colourful lantern installations and food stalls catering to a wide range of tastes.
For more details go to: Lunar Markets

Across the road from the markets, The Star will continue the celebrations with aerial performances in the Grand Foyer, and a variety of traditional and circus style acts in the main casino each Thursday, Friday and Saturday until February 11. A Lion and Percussion show will take place in the Pirrama Road Driveway at 10pm each of those nights. There will also be food and dining specials and prizes to be won during the Lunar New Year celebration period.
For more details:The Star Lunar NY

In true spirit, City of Sydney council is painting the town red. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House will have a rosy glow during the festivities. Adding colour, 12 large Chinese lanterns depicting each sign of the lunar zodiac will line the foreshore around Circular Quay. Chinatown, of course, will be buzzing. Dragon boat races, markets, displays…
Find out more at Sydney Chinese NY