What's On
From cocktails to culture-fests

What's On

There’s always something exciting going on at Darling Harbour. Whip out your diary and get ready to pencil in some of Sydney’s most exciting events, from art exhibitions and concerts to boat shows and film festivals.
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17
Feb
01
Mar
Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with thrilling jet pack shows, lion dances, dragon boat races and Lunar feasts.
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21
Feb
Lunar New Year Jet Pack Shows
Catch a spectacular performance of entertainers in Lunar New Year themed costumes, soaring sky high over the waters of Cockle Bay, propelled by jet packs.
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17
Feb
01
Mar
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.
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28
Feb
01
Mar
Dragon Boat Races
Witness two thrilling days of dragon boat races and entertainment on Cockle Bay to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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17
Feb
09
Mar
Lion Dances
Catch a traditional at Darling Harbour this Lunar New Year.
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13
Feb
01
Mar
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Darling Harbour is turning up the colour for the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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01
Mar
03
May
Culture Alive Festivals
Darling Harbour proudly celebrates Sydney’s diverse multi-cultural community with a host of vibrant cultural festivals that will take you on a trip around the globe throughout the year.
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05
Nov
25
Mar
Every Wednesday
Rhythm n Bubs
Head to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, the free music-filled play session for your little ones.
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31
Dec
31
Dec
Fireworks
Fire up the fun with a spectacular fireworks display in Cockle Bay.
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07
Mar
15
May
Latin Nights By The Bay
Join Sydney’s favourite outdoor Latin dance event, bringing together the city’s best Latin dance schools, top DJs, live music, and an incredible community!
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23
Nov
15
Feb
Sundays from 2pm
Solar Sundays
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This summer, Solar Sundays return to WET Deck, the rooftop ritual that redefines your end-of-week unwind.
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13
Feb
15
Feb
13-15 Feb
Valentines Day at Blackbird Cafe
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026 with a romantic waterfront dining experience set against the magical Fireworks at Darling Harbour.
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16
Feb
Pod Save America: Hopefully Just Visiting
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Join former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer for the Pod Save America: Hopefully Just Visiting tour.
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17
Feb
Chinese New Year Opening Celebrations
Join us for a lively day at the Chinese Garden of Friendship as we ring in the Year of the Horse with lion dances, lucky red envelopes and crafts for the kids.
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18
Feb
GIVĒON
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Seven-time GRAMMY® nominated R&B superstar GIVĒON is bringing his soulful voice and chart-topping hits Down Under!
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19
Feb
6pm to 8:30pm
Can AI talk whale?
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AI is diving deep. Can it save our oceans, or are we handing too much power to the algorithm?
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20
Feb
Fri 20 Feb, 5-9pm
Twilight Garden Party in the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse with a one-of-a-kind experience in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
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20
Feb
Fri 20 Feb
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
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Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Australia with an interactive screening of the classic Murder She Wrote episode, A Fashionable Way to Die.
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