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Liverpool is gearing up to ring in the Lunar New Year, hosting a series of free events and activities to celebrate the Year of the Snake. The main Chinese New Year festivities will take place on The full itinerary for Liverpool‘s upcoming festival of ‘sound, fun, colour and confetti’ has been announced, in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The city is already adorned with symbolic Chinese lanterns and its iconic buildings, including Sefton Park Palm House and St George’s Hall, will be lit up red as Liverpool celebrates the Liverpool's Lunar New Year celebrations will reach their height this weekend in a festival of music, dance and colour. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, February 2, the special event will Liverpool is gearing up for a spectacular Lunar New Year celebration, with events honoring Chinese culture, tradition, and community spirit. The Year of the Snake officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, but the city’s main festivities are planned for Sunday, February 2. 14 best Chinese takeaways and restaurants in Liverpool to enjoy this Lunar New Year 11 amazing hidden gem restaurants in Liverpool and Merseyside to discover in 2025 The main Chinatown takeover will take place from 11.00am to 5.00pm on February 2, and the special event will also commemorate the 25th anniversary of the iconic Chinese Arch gifted Liverpool and the city region is set to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a vibrant mix of events that honour Chinese traditions, culture, and community spirit. The Lunar New Year officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, but the city’s main festivities will take place on Sunday, February 2, offering something for everyone. There is a huge selection of events for all ages to celebrate Chinese New Year Liverpool's Lunar New Year will be marked with music, light shows, parades, installations, activities and pyrotechnics.Full details of the Chinese new year celebrations for Year of the Snake have now been revealed.Events take place in and around Chinatown from January 20 onwards, with the main new year festivities being held on Sunday, February 2.Running from 11am to 5pm on the day, they will Liverpool is set to welcome the Lunar New Year in ssstyle, with a series of vibrant events and activities taking place to mark the Year of the Snake. The main Chinese New Year city centre celebrations will be held on Sunday 2 February in and around Europe’s oldest Chinatown. The festivities will feature the traditional dragon, lion, unicorn parades, firecracker displays, family Best time to go to Liverpool. Chinese New Year 2025 in Liverpool. Watch the iconic Dragon, Unicorn, and Lion Dancer parades and lots of cultural activities in the heart of Liverpool’s Chinatown. Dates: January 29–February 2, 2025. Market; Chinese culture; Traditional food; New Year tradition; Lunar New Year; Street festival; Art festival Those supporting the event are Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Liverpool ONE, Arts Council England, Canal and River Trust, Liverpool BID Company and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Lunar New Year was formerly known as Chinese New Year. The name has changed to be more inclusive to those communities outside of China which also celebrate the New Year. From next week (week commencing 9 January), thousands of Chinese lanterns will adorn the city centre streets around Chinatown and Liverpool ONE, and from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 January, a number of buildings will be illuminated in red in honour of the new year – signifying good fortune and joy to everyone. Full timetable and events for Liverpool's Chinese New Year festival Liverpool is ringing in the Year of the Dragon in true style. What's On. Christopher Megrath Life reporter. 05:30, 10 Feb 2024. The delights and timeless appeal of Asia will light up Macquarie Mall this month when the Lanterns and Lights festival brings the culture, traditions and food to Liverpool. The three-day festival from February 16-18 promises an exciting and colourful start to Liverpool’s calendar of celebrations for 2024. In addition to ringing in the Year of the Dragon, Liverpool is gearing up for its largest-ever Lunar New Year celebration, marking the 25-year anniversary of the city’s twinning with Shanghai. Taking place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 February, the FREE activities will expand beyond the Chinatown area to include the Bombed Out Church (St Luke 12:20 – 1:00pm Pagoda Arts – Flower Drums, Fan Tai Chi, Dance and Happy Dance!. Pagoda Arts will be performing various traditional Chinese New Year acts. The Flower Drumming is a traditional festival parade, where everyone from the village or town can join, with its simple steps and rhythms. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls in January in 2025. Lunar New Year is a spectacular festival and for many cultures across Asia it is the most important of the year. The festival begins on the first day of the first lunar month in the calendar, and ends with the 'Lantern Festival' on the 15th day. RISING up, back on the street - it’s the Year of the Tiger and on Tuesday 1 February, communities around the world will celebrate Lunar New Year. Festivities last for two weeks, ending on 15 February this year with the lantern festival, which marks the full moon. Lunar New Year, taking place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 February, for the first time the FREE activities will not only take over the Chinatown area, but they will also bring a festival of colour and sound to the Bombed Out Church (St Luke’s), Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. Below is everything you need to know about Liverpool's Chinese New Year celebrations. from lantern-making sessions to traditional arts and crafts including dragon shadow puppetry, candle
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