Record-breaking 74,000+ Sydneysiders rang in Lunar New Year at Market City and It’s Not Over Yet

Happy Year of the Fire Horse! 

Sydney showed up in force for Lunar New Year, with close to 75,000 visitors descending on Market City last weekend for its High Pole Lion Dance performances.

The record-breaking turnout highlights Lunar New Year as one of Sydney’s most-loved cultural celebrations, with audiences gathering to watch lion dancers leap across metal poles up to three metres high in an adrenaline-fuelled performance.

We’re sharing broadcast-ready footage and hi-res imagery from the weekend, alongside details of what’s still to come before celebrations wrap on 1 March.

WHAT’S NEXT AT MARKET CITY:

Running until 1 March, Market City’s Lunar New Year program includes:

• Giant Year of the Horse Installations: Until 28 February. Level 1 Centre Court and Level 3 1909 Dining Precinct

• Kids Lion Dance Workshops:  22 February, 2pm, 3pm & 5pm. Level 1, Centre Court

• Authentic Asian Dining: Feast at the 1909 Dining Precinct, Level 3, open daily 11am – 10pm

• Roaming Lion Dance Performances: Paddy’s Markets Haymarket and Hay St Market,
  Friday 20 February: 3pm-5pm
  Saturday 21 February: 3pm to 5pm
  Sunday 22 February: 3pm-5pm