Jade Nights
Dates
Fridays | 5.30pm - 9pm
From Friday 4 July 2025
Standard | $35
Concession | $32.50
Groups 6+ | $32.50
Membership
Friend Members receive 15% off ticket pricing for this event.
Age
Ages 18+ only
Site access information
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From clay to night—face the Terracotta Warriors after dark.
When night falls, legends awaken. Every Friday, step into the Museum’s newest exhibition and toast the warriors who once guarded an empire.
Buried in silence for over 2,000 years, Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Terracotta Warriors now rise in a bold, world-exclusive exhibition complete with over 225 ancient artefacts—experienced like never before, after dark.
Bringing you a moment set to go down in history every Friday night, with expert talks, music, cultural performances and drinks.
After Dark Fridays returns.
Full program below.
Exhibition entry is ticketed between 5:30pm and 9pm, with three session times available: 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on the night.
Please note: food and drink cannot be taken into the exhibition.
Loved what you heard at Jade Nights? Listen to our specially curated Spotify playlist by Sydney-born music curator Derrick Gee.
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Come face to face with one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures in this groundbreaking exhibition.
July
4 July | TALK & PERFORMANCE | Making of the Chinese State
Dr Yu Tao talks about China through law, ideology and governance—shaping 2,000 years of history. Enjoy a martial arts demonstration and Hanfu display by the Chung Wah Association.
The First Emperor and the Making of the Chinese State
Talks at 6.30pm and 8pm
Demo at 7. 15pm
11 July | TALK | Treasures of the Past
Dr Qian Gong uncovers the stories behind key archaeological finds—from royal tombs to ancient jade, bronze and earthenware.
Talks at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
18 July | MUSIC & TALK | Guzheng Performance
Discover the history of the guzheng, a Chinese zither dating back over 2,500 years, followed by a live performance from Zing Arts Group.
Performances at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
25 July | TALK & DEMONSTRATION | Cracking the Code
Qingni Chen explores how Chinese characters are a living thread that binds 3,000 years of cultural identity. Watch a traditional tea ceremony led by the Chung Wah Association.
Talks at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
Demonstrations at 7pm, 8pm and 8.30pm
August
1 August | PERFORMANCE | Chinese Cultural Dances
Experience newly choreographed Qin Dynasty–inspired dances and live music from the Chung Wah Dancers.
Performances at 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm
8 August | TALK | Chasing Immortality
Dr Qian Gong explores ancient beliefs about death, immortality and the elaborate burial rituals used to cheat fate.
Talks at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
15 August | DEMONSTRATION | Hanfu Fashion Showcase
See elegant garments from the Qin and Han dynasties in a live fashion showcase presented by Zing Arts Group.
Demos at 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm
22 August | TALK | Legalism vs. Confucianism
Dr Yu Tao unpacks the rivalry between Legalist and Confucian philosophy, and how it shaped China’s rise—and Qin’s fall.
Talks at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
29 August | FESTIVAL NIGHT | Qixi – The Night of Lovers
Celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day with activities inspired by the legend of Zhinü and Niulang.
Activities at 5.45pm, 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm
September
5 September | TALK & MUSIC | Hungry Ghost Stories
Caleb Kelso-Marsh uses examples from Chinese film and literature to explore the significance of ghosts and their connection to longevity, immortality and the afterlife.
Josh Chan provides a soundtrack for Hungry Ghost Festival.
Talks at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
DJ sets at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm
12 September | PERFORMANCE | Chinese Cultural Dances
See the stylistic fan dance as performed by Perth South Dancing Troupe.
Performances at 6.30pm 7.15pm and 7.30pm
26 September | TALK | Burial Traditions
Dr Qian Gong unpacks the intriguing funeral customs of the Qin and Han dynasties and shines a light on the world of tomb robbers.
Talks at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
