Lunar New Year – The Year of the Dragon
Celebrate with Friends and Family
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in grand style at Nick’s Restaurant and Bar Group, where each venue brings its own unique flair to usher in the Year of the Dragon. In the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon holds a significant and revered place, symbolizing power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. As 2024 unfolds, the Year of the Dragon brings promises of opportunities, changes, and challenges. This auspicious creature encourages us to embrace transformation and seize the favorable chances that come our way.
Begin your festivities at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, where the finest freshly shucked oysters, giant lobster and opulent seafood platters await. Immerse yourself in the ocean’s bounty and savor the richness of flavors that mark the beginning of a prosperous new year.
For those craving the bold and robust, I’m Angus Steakhouse beckons with its premium grill selections. Indulge in the succulence of perfectly cooked steaks and revel in the luxurious ambiance that sets the stage for a memorable Lunar New Year celebration.
Adria Bar Restaurant, with its lively atmosphere, inventive cocktails, and breathtaking harbor views, offers a vibrant setting to toast to the Year of the Dragon. Gather with friends and family as you welcome the new lunar cycle in style, surrounded by the energy and excitement of the Cockle Bay Wharf Promenade.
What’s On in Darling Harbour
Lunar New Year Fireworks
Join us at any of our perfectly positioned venues from 9pm every Saturday and Sunday till 25 February. BOOK NOW!
Darling Harbour Drone Show
Enjoy the mesmerizing Lunar New Year Drone Show from 9pm on Friday 9, 16 and 23 February.
Lion Dancing
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.
Saturday 10 February
- 6pm – Starts from the Convention Centre Forecourt, down Tumbalong Boulevard and toward Darling Square
- 7.30pm – Starts from Darling Quarter McDonalds, down toward the Village Green and ending at the Chinese Garden Forecourt
- 8.30pm Starts at Cockle Bay Wharf, past W Sydney Hotel and IMAX Sydney, ending on the Convention Centre Forecourt
Saturday 17 February
- 6pm – Starts at Pier St Underpass and ends at Darling Square
- 7.30pm – Starts from Darling Quarter McDonalds, down toward the Village Green and ending at the Chinese Garden Forecourt
- 8.30pm Starts at Cockle Bay Wharf, past W Sydney Hotel and IMAX Sydney, ending on the Convention Centre Forecourt
Jet Pack Water Shows
Get ready to be wowed! Visit Cockle Bay to ring in the Year of the Dragon with mind-blowing jet pack shows and dazzling fireworks.
On Saturday 10 February and 24 February, entertainers dressed in Lunar New Year themed costumers will fly sky-high on Cockle Bay. Get a spot near the water’s edge for the best views.
- 6pm – Lunar New Year Themed Jet Pack Show
- 7.30pm – Lunar New Year Themed Jet Pack Show
- 9pm – Jet Pack show with Fireworks
Dragon Boat Races
To mark the Lunar New Year, more than 3,000 paddlers will churn the water as spectators line Cockle Bay Wharf to watch the 12m long dragon boats battle it out. Feel your heart race in time with the on-board drummers as the fiercely decorated dragons slice through the water.
To enter a team register here
- Friday 16 February 2024 – Twilight Racing, 3pm – 8pm
- Saturday 17 February – All day racing, 8am – 6pm
- Saturday 18 February – All day racing, 8am – 6pm
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Join us in welcoming 2024 The Year of the Dragon at Nick’s Restaurant and Bar Group.
