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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 addition to the vibrant celebrations in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square, Soho will also be buzzing with excitement next weekend for the Chinese New Year festivities. As part of the Year of the Snake celebrations, this lively area will host a variety of activities, including traditional Chinese performances, cultural showcases, and street food stalls. The official London Chinese New Year Parade will take place the weekend after the Lunar New Year. With the New Year starting on Wednesday, January 29, the parade will take place on Sunday, February 2. 🥾 London Chinese Lunar New Year Parade 2025: start time, dumpling making, lantern crafting and more in a weekend-long pop-up curated by artist and designer Mei Hui Liu. This year’s parade takes place the weekend after the Lunar New Year, on Sunday 1 February, with lion dances taking place around Chinatown on Saturday 31 January for revellers who want to start Chinese New Year in Chinatown London Festivities and events take place throughout the city, but Chinatown is the hotspot. Spread over 11 streets, Chinatown is home to more than 60 restaurants, bars, shops and businesses. London's Chinese New Year Parade and Trafalgar Square celebrations on 1 and 2 February 2025 Central London springs into life on the weekend of 1 and 2 February — with the highly-anticipated In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday 29 January, with London’s Lunar New Year parade taking place the following weekend, on Sunday 2 February. What time does the parade start? The first Sunday of the Year of the Wood Snake, February 2, will see the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia taking place in London. What began in the 1970s as a small community The Chinese New Year London events are the largest outside Asia and attract hundreds of thousands of people each year. These free Chinese New Year celebrations in London are organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA), and usually feature the vibrant Chinese New Year London parade and one-day festival in Trafalgar Square. Find There’s so much happening over the Chinese New Year weekend in London that you could make a fun getaway of it. If you’re thinking of spending the weekend with friends or family, soaking up the wonders of the Chinese New Year celebrations, enjoy up to 20% off your weekend away at any of our Charles Hope Apartments across the UK. Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 10, marking the transition from winter to spring in the lunar calendar. It is the year of the Dragon and the celebrations will take over London on Sunday, February 11. Credit: House of Ming. From January 18 to February 9, this high-end Chinese restaurant will serve a Year of the Snake-inspired menu. Highlights include golden garlic steamed lobster, whole seabass with smashed ginger and soy sauce, and Sichuan-style oriental vegetables. The Chinese New Year Parade. True to the city’s tradition, the largest and most beautiful celebration will be the Chinese New Year parade, with its main stage in Trafalgar Square. With over 300,000 people participating in London's Chinese New Year festivities, the parade promises to bring color to the streets of London. Must-try restaurant deals. No Chinese New Year celebration is complete without indulging in delicious food. In Chinatown, Golden Dragon is renowned for its dim sum, while Hotto Potto is offering an irresistible 50% discount on all food from the 9th to the 24th of January, between 12-4 pm on weekdays. What is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year always falls between late January and mid-February and has a history of over 3,500 years. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on 29 January. It is also called the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival and is the most important festival in Chinese culture. It celebrates the beginning of the new year on the CHINESE NEW YEAR: Saturday is Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year, with plenty of events going on around London to welcome in the Year of the Dragon — including a parade through central London on London's Lunar New Year Parade is undoubtedly one of the best ways to welcome the Chinese New Year. The celebrations are the biggest of their kind outside of Asia and will see thousands of people flock to the streets to watch as colourful performers in lion and dragon outfits and vibrant floats cruise through the city streets. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday 29 January, with London’s Lunar New Year parade taking place the following weekend, on Sunday 2 February. What time does the parade start? Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, starts with the first new moon of the year and is welcomed with a 15-day celebration in many Asian communities around the world. In 2024, the Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, 10 February, which marks the start of the Year of the Dragon.
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