When is Chinese New Year celebrated in London? Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, always falls between late January and mid-February. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on 29 January. The 2025 Chinese New Year festival in central London, organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA), takes place on 1 and 2 February. In Chinatown London you’ll find lion dancing, stalls and plenty of places to stop off for a Chinese New Year feast. Full Schedule of Chinese New Year Events in London: 1st February 2025. 11:00am – 5:00pm: 📍Chinatown: Lion Dance Performances throughout Chinatown; 2nd February 2025. 10:00am – 11:45am: 📍 East of Trafalgar Square to London's Chinese New Year Parade and Trafalgar Square celebrations on 1 and 2 February 2025 Don't miss the incredible celebrations happening in central London. Image: Paul via creative commons 1 February 2025 Lion Dance. Location: Throughout Chinatown Time: 11.00am - 17.00am. 2 February 2025 Chinese New Year Parade. Location: Trafalgar Square and Chinatown Time: 10.00am - 11.45am from East of Trafalgar Square. Ceremonial and main stage. Location: Trafalgar Square. Time: 12:00 midday - 6.00pm. 12.00 midday: Speeches and Lions’ Eyes In 2025 Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday 29 January, and this time around it’s the Year of the Snake. London’s Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and the West End will fill up with hundreds of Chinese New Year in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29. In London, the main festivities, including parades and events in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square, are typically held on the weekend following the actual New Year's Day. So, for 2025, the largest public celebrations will take place on the weekend of February 1-2, 2025. THE Mark the Year of the Snake during Chinese New Year in London in 2025. Enjoy delicious Chinese street food, dumplings and more at Chinatown restaurants and explore Chinatown's shops for special gifts. Follow #CNYLondon on social media for information about this free annual event which takes place across Chinatown and the West End. 6. Chinese New Year at London Museum Docklands. The London Museum Docklands offers a cultural dive into Chinese heritage. During Chinese New Year, it hosts exhibitions, traditional dance performances, and workshops that families can attend for free. 7. Lunar New Year at the BFI. Film enthusiasts, assemble! Mark your calendar for what is certainly one of the best events in London this February, In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday 29 January, with London’s Lunar New Year parade taking The traditional Chinese calendar enters the year of the snake on the 29th January 2025 and, from the venues of Chinatown to the luxe restaurants dotted about the city, there's no better place to celebrate than London. 🧧 London’s best Lunar New Year events in 2025 (outside Chinatown). What date is Chinese New Year 2025? For 2025, Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday January 29. More than half a million people are expected to attend the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square.. 2025 - Chinese Year of the Snake. People born in the Year of the Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013) are supposed to be introverted and insecure, but their suspicious nature hides a surprisingly sensitive and passionate character that may surprise Searching for information and tickets regarding Chinese Lunar New Year in London 2025 | London taking place in London on Jan 29–Feb 12, 2025 (UTC)? Trip.com has you covered. Check the dates, itineraries, and other information about Chinese Lunar New Year in London 2025 | London now! Trip.com has also prepared more similar exciting activities and discounted flight and hotel packages. In 2025, the Chinese New Year will be celebrated today, January 29, but in London, many events will actually take place over the weekend. Advertisement. Hide Ad. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN LONDON The Largest Chinese New Year Celebration Outside Asia LCCA CNY 2025 - 2 FEBRUARY 2025 Celebrating the Year of the SNAKE. More information to come soon. Please follow our social media for updates. Organised by London Chinatown Chinese Association, The 5 best 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year events to celebrate the Year of the Snake (that aren’t in Chinatown) Usher in the Year of the Snake with workshops, folktales and bao buns Written by London venues will become Highland havens, welcoming you to experience Scottish culture through dancing and dining. Don’t forget to put on your tartan for this soulful event! Chinese New Year celebration (29 January, 2025) Celebrate the Lunar New Year in London with colourful cultural festivities at the Chinese New Year Celebrations. Download this stock image: London, UK. 29 January 2025. Decorations and lanterns in Chinatown as the day of the Year of the Snake is celebrated. Also known as the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, the capital will enjoy the largest Chinese New Year event outside Asia in Chinatown over the weekend with a parade featuring dragon dancing and lion dancing. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News
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