See Chinatown like never before
Neon Playground by Chinatown is an explosion of art, lights, music, food and community. It runs from 15 October to 20 November 2022.
Led by street art installations featuring works from an exceptional lineup of Asian Australian artists, it kicks off with a free Block Party inspired by sounds and steps from all across Asia.
See you between the gates.
Credit: Jason Queue/Basalt Studio
CELEBRATING LOCAL ASIAN-AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS
ARTISTS
Neon Playground features the artwork of local artists that will shine a spotlight on Chinatown this spring and celebrate the diversity of Asian-Australian culture.
CHRIS YEE
@yeetheeast
JOY LI
@_joyli
JASON WING
@jasonwing1
STEFFIE YEE
@steffieyee
JAMES JIRAT PATRADOON
@jamesjirat
JUUNE李LEE
@juuune.lee
AMY WONG
@tofu.pants
ANTHONY HO
@basaltstudio
A ONCE-ONLY DANCE PARTY. YOU'RE INVITED!
BLOCK PARTY
OCTOBER 15, 5PM-10PM | DIXON ST, HAYMARKET
Dixon Street is coming alive and we're kicking off with a free Block Party! Come to Neon Playground and be inspired by sounds and steps from across Asia.
The evening's stellar lineup includes DJ Arisse, Nightjarr, Destructive Steps Dance, JYLPO, xTRILLIAMS, Dylan Goh, Chuey, Ira Kwai & GOLD DIGGERS CLUB and MORE.
DJ ARISSE
@arisse.tauv
NIGHTJARR
@night.jarr
DESTRUCTIVE STEPS
@dsdainc
JYLPO
@jylpoo
xTRILLIAMS
@boywrestler
ARCAI
@arcai__
CHUEY
@chueymusic
IRA KWAI & GOLD DIGGERS CLUB
@gdcworldwide
GETTING HERE
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
LIGHT RAIL: L1: Alight at Paddy’s Market | L2 & L3: Alight at Chinatown
BUS: The Railway Square interchange is a 5-8 minute walk from Dixon Street
TRAIN: The closest train station is Central Station, a 5-8 minute walk from Dixon Street
BY CAR (FREE PARKING)
Market City (2 Quay Street, Haymarket) is offering 2-hours free parking between 11am-11pm daily for all Neon Playground visitors. Valid from Oct 15-Nov 20.
To book your free spot, use the promo code ‘neonplayground’ on the Wilson Parking Book-A-Bay site.
EXCLUSIVE NEON PLAYGROUND OFFERS, DISCOUNTS, EVENTS
WHAT'S ON
Play, eat and drink in one of the most iconic parts of Sydney. Wander the streets of Chinatown and enjoy exclusive neon-inspired snacks, desserts, and cocktails against a vibrant backdrop of music and art. Don't forget to pick up some neon goodies while you're here... or even a tattoo!
NEON FOOD & DESSERT
Immerse yourself in vibrant streets and feast on a menu of neon-inspired street food and desserts.
ALL DAY NEON HAPPY HOUR
Enjoy neon cocktails at your favourite bars, including Covent Garden, Market City Tavern and Bancho.
MERCH, BEAUTY, TATTOOS & MORE
Bring home neon merchandise, rainbow manis and pedis, or even a UV ink tattoo!
EVENTS, ART & MUSIC
Vibe to local performers and enjoy pop-up art galleries, calligraphy and lantern making, and artists talks.
MAJOR SPONSOR
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
NEON PLAYGROUND TEAM
Neon Playground by Chinatown acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and future.