when: 11 - 12 February 2026 | venue: CHINESE GARDEN | cost: $12.00 | address: Chinese Garden of Friendship | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/china-cultural-centre-cultural-fair
published: 11 Feb 2026, 5 min read
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Celebrate the joy of Chinese New Year at the Chinese New Year Cultural Fair at the beautiful Chinese Garden of Friendship. Bring family and friends to enjoy a vibrant program of performances, cultural experiences, exhibitions, and festive gifts. View the schedule for activity and performance times.
Cultural Performances
- Lion Dance
- Martial Arts
- Singing Performance
- Traditional Chinese Dance
- Diabolo Acrobatics
- Traditional Chinese Folk Music, featuring:
- Erhu,
- Suona,
- Dizi,
- Pipa, and
- Guzheng
Hands On Cultural Experiences
- Sugar Figure Blowing
- Kite Making
- Paper Cutting
- Traditional Chinese Tea Tasting
- Chinese Calligraphy
Featured Exhibitions
- 'Hello Beijing' Themed Photo Exhibition
- Winning Works Exhibition from the Chinese Zodiac Design Competition
FREE Gifts
- Upon entering the Garden, receive a Stamp Card and collect stamps by participating in five cultural activities:
- Sugar Figure Blowing
- Kite Making
- Paper Cutting
- Chinese Tea Tasting
- Chinese Calligraphy
- How it works:
- Step 1: Purchase a garden ticket and collect a stamp card at the entrance
- Step 2: Join all five activities and collect stamps
- Step 3: Complete your stamp card
- Step 4: Redeem your special gift at the entrance
Bonus Gift - First 100 visitors each day
- Be among the first 100 visitors to enter the Chinese Garden on 11-12 February and receive a Year of the Horse mascot. Please note:
- Available on a first come, first served basis
- Wristbands provided at the Ticketing Office
- Tickets required for garden entry and wristbands
- One wristband per person
- Present your wristband at the entrance to redeem your gift
Want more? See what else is happening at the Garden for Chinese New Year.
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Celebrate the joy of Chinese New Year at the Chinese New Year Cultural Fair at the beautiful Chinese Garden of Friendship. Bring family and friends to enjoy a vibrant program of performances, cultural experiences, exhibitions, and festive gifts. View the schedule for activity and performance times.
Cultural Performances
- Lion Dance
- Martial Arts
- Singing Performance
- Traditional Chinese Dance
- Diabolo Acrobatics
- Traditional Chinese Folk Music, featuring:
- Erhu,
- Suona,
- Dizi,
- Pipa, and
- Guzheng
Hands On Cultural Experiences
- Sugar Figure Blowing
- Kite Making
- Paper Cutting
- Traditional Chinese Tea Tasting
- Chinese Calligraphy
Featured Exhibitions
- 'Hello Beijing' Themed Photo Exhibition
- Winning Works Exhibition from the Chinese Zodiac Design Competition
FREE Gifts
- Upon entering the Garden, receive a Stamp Card and collect stamps by participating in five cultural activities:
- Sugar Figure Blowing
- Kite Making
- Paper Cutting
- Chinese Tea Tasting
- Chinese Calligraphy
- How it works:
- Step 1: Purchase a garden ticket and collect a stamp card at the entrance
- Step 2: Join all five activities and collect stamps
- Step 3: Complete your stamp card
- Step 4: Redeem your special gift at the entrance
Bonus Gift - First 100 visitors each day
- Be among the first 100 visitors to enter the Chinese Garden on 11-12 February and receive a Year of the Horse mascot. Please note:
- Available on a first come, first served basis
- Wristbands provided at the Ticketing Office
- Tickets required for garden entry and wristbands
- One wristband per person
- Present your wristband at the entrance to redeem your gift
Want more? See what else is happening at the Garden for Chinese New Year.
Go see China Cultural Centre Cultural Fair 2026.
China Cultural Centre Cultural Fair 2026 is on 11 - 12 February 2026. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/china-cultural-centre-cultural-fair.
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