February sees the last month of Summer and with the kids heading back to school life is starting to get back to normal after the Christmas/Summer holiday period. Prices and availability of accommodation improve.
Weatherwise this month tends to one of the most humid of the summer. The warm temperatures make this a great time to go exploring some of the 100 plus beaches within the Sydney region.
You may also notice plenty of lanterns in the streets in honour of Lunar New Year.
Average Temperatures: 26-19 °C ( 79-66°F)
While each year varies the last February saw six days of rain.
New events and updated content are added to these pages as it becomes available.
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Annual Events this month
- Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year
- Valentine’s Day
- Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival
- Tropfest Short Film Festival
Markets, Fairs and Festivals
Sydney Lunar Festival
Dragon Boat Races, giant lanterns, and 80 other events fill this 9-day festival celebrating the start of the new lunar new year.
Where: Circular Quay
When: 24 Jan-2 Feb 2020
More: Check the full listing on January page.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival
This year Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival begins on Valentine’s Day so expect that to thrown even more celebrations into the event. Over 16 days and nights, the city will host a variety of events from talks and exhibitions to parties and of course the Parade.
Fair Day
The first big event of the Mardi Gras season with a fun day in the park. Stalls, games and a fabulous dog show make for a fun day out for the whole family.
Where: Victoria Park, Sydney
When: 16 Feb.
More: Check the official site for details
Mardi Gras Parade
The final event of the Mardi Gras Festival, the parade features over 8,500 participants outrageous costumes and on a huge variety of floats. Each float represents a community group, topical theme or political message to help raise wider awareness of issues important to the LGBTI community.
Where: Oxford Street Sydney
When: 29 Feb.
Cost: free
Film, Theatre and Stage
Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience
Where: First State Super Theatre at ICC Sydney
When: 8pm, 12 Feb.
Cost: from $112
Tropfest Short Film Festival
The world’s largest short film festival. To enter the festival filmmakers must make a new film especially for the event. Each year a new “Tropfest Signature Item” must be included in the film that can be no longer than 7 minutes (including titles and credits).
Where: Parramatta Park
When: TBC First Saturday in Feb.
Cost: free
More: Check the official site
Moonlight Cinema
Summer is outdoor cinema season in Sydney but the Moonlight Cinema is one of the classics. A good mix of new releases and golden oldies. BYO drinks make this spot a standout.
When: All February
Where: Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Park
Cost: Adult tickets from $19
Twilight at Taronga
This annual festival Taronga Zoo hosts a six week series of twilight concerts
When: Early Feb to late March
Where: Taronga Zoo, Mosman
Cost: Check prices here
RuPaul’s Drag Race Tickets
Tickets and more info
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