Celebrate the Year of the Snake from 29 January to 16 February with this dazzling line-up of events.
Photographer: City of Sydney / Katherine Griffiths
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Secure funding for your project in 2025: Grants open nowEverything you need to get started with a grant application today4 February 2025News
What to do in Sydney this FebruaryThe streets light up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and more. Here are 10 events to set your sights on.27 January 2025News
Help us count people sleeping rough in the cityEvery year we conduct a street count in the City of Sydney local area.21 January 2025News
Super snakes of Sydney What Lunar New Year means for 6 people born in the Year of the Snake20 January 2025News
What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar FestivalFabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks – it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Snake.27 January 2025News
Breathe easy: tips for navigating poor air qualityHere's what you need to know to safeguard yourself, your family, and your pets when air quality gets low.7 January 2025News
Our Sydney Festival highlightsMusic, dance, performance art and kid-friendly events to help you plan your festival from 4 to 26 January5 January 2025News
What to do in Sydney this JanuaryTake a dip in the city centre, catch short films under the stars and experience an exhibition that’s out of this world. Here are 9 events to savour.6 January 2025News
The women empowering Sydney’s New Year’s Eve Meet the female force behind Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.16 December 2024News
From diagnosis to advocacy in raising breast cancer awarenessWhy the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s community ambassador Tarryn is sharing her story of resilience and survival for New Year’s Eve.12 December 2024
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