South Eveleigh launches Colour. Culture. Connection a community celebration of Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and Holi Hai.
Publicity Media release Friday 06 February,2026
South Eveleigh launches Colour. Culture. Connection., a vibrant activation of three festivals in one place, bringing diverse cultures together. Celebrating Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and Holi Hai, the threemweek-long programs will offer innovative, sensory driven experiences, inviting customers to explore, participate and celebrate.
Running from Monday 16 February to Friday 6 March, the series of free public events embraces exciting cultural celebrations and encourages the local community to come together. From traditional Lion Dancesm and Mahjong sessions to digital drag artist appearances, rainbow nail art and joyful powder play, Colour.
Culture. Connection. showcases South Eveleigh as a place where culture is lived, shared and celebrated.
Michael Carabetta, Portfolio Manager at South Eveleigh:
“South Eveleigh has always focused on creating spaces where people feel welcome, inspired and connected. Our newest campaign Colour. Culture.Connection. brings together three globally significant celebrations to honour diversity and individuality in a way that is joyous, inclusive and accessible for everyone. These celebrations are more than events, they’re about shared experiences that build understanding and connection in our community.”
Full program includes:
Lunar New Year: Monday 16 February – Sunday 22 February 2026
● BaZi Augmented Reality Mirror 16 Feb – 22 Feb 7am – 10pm
Discover your BaZi in the Lunar New Year augmented reality mirror, an interactive celebratory
experience inspired by good fortune and possibility.
● Plucking of the Greens – Wednesday 18 February from 11:30am
Watch the lion move through the precinct for the traditional plucking of the greens, where
businesses hang lettuce for the lion to pluck in this auspicious ritual
● Mahjong – Thursday 19 February 11:00am – 2:00pm & Saturday 21 February,
10.00am–1.00pm
Beginner Mahjong tables and self-guided sessions will be available, play with a friend or be guided by an instructor who brings depth, tradition and expertise to every move.
● High Pole Lion Dancers – Saturday 21 February from 1pm Experience the thrill of the Lion Dance on Poles performed by the renowned Jin Wu Koon! This high-flying performance is a crowd favourite and not to be missed.
Mardi Gras: Monday 23 February – Sunday 1 March 2026
● Drag Me In-teractive – 7am – 10pm
On-screen drag artists will entertain passers-by with cheeky banter, laughter, and interactive fun. Look out for these around Innovation Plaza, Village Green, and Interchange Pavilion
● Glow up Nail Bar – Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 February 11:00am – 2:00pm
Enjoy the rainbow nails & sparkle styling salon, choose your moment with bold neon or rainbow
nail polish finished with playful stickers. Face glitter and rhinestones also available to celebrate
self-expression and pride. Located outside CommBank on Locomotive Street.
Holi Hai!: Monday 2 March – Friday 6 March 2026
● Dhol Drum Game Studio Digital Experience – 2 March – 6 March 7am – 10pm
Step into the rhythm of Holi with our digital dhol drumming experience! Play solo or challenge a
friend at Innovation Plaza, Village Green, and Interchange Pavilion – perfect for testing your
rhythm and having fun.
● Henna Artistry, Turban Tying & Performances- Tuesday 3 March 11:00am – 2:00pm & 4pm –
7pm Enjoy intricate henna designs and turban tying from skilled cultural artisans. Express yourself and take home a beautiful piece of Holi tradition
● Colour Throwing Festival – Tuesday 3 March 4:00pm-7:00pm
Enjoy a vibrant Holi celebration filled with powder play, joyful performances and festive colour all
around. Located at Innovation Plaza, near BrewDog Colour. Culture. Connection. reflects South Eveleigh’s commitment to inclusive placemaking, positioning
the precinct as a progressive, innovation-led destination where culture, technology and community
intersect.
About South Eveleigh
Mirvac, together with its consortium partners, Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund, Australian Retirement Trust and Centuria Property Funds, has revitalised South Eveleigh. Once the birthplace of Australia’s national rail network and the country’s successful industrialisation, the vision of the partners was to restore the precinct to its place as a technology and innovation powerhouse that will strengthen Sydney’s standing as a truly global city. South Eveleigh is a lifestyle destination and food mecca that
welcomes, celebrates and enriches the lives of its communities.
The transformation has also enabled Mirvac to preserve and celebrate the heritage of the site through a number of initiatives such as the refurbishment of the Locomotive Workshops, an Australian-first Indigenous Community Rooftop Garden, public artworks and the integration of heritage artefacts as public art.
