Lunar New Year 2025 In Liverpool: A Complete Guide To Events and Celebrations
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. From captivating parades to interactive workshops, here’s your ultimate guide to welcoming the Lunar New Year in Liverpool.
Lunar New Year Procession
📅 Date: 25 January
⏰ Time: Starts at 12 pm
📍 Route: Church Street → Paradise Street (Liverpool ONE) → Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Celebrate Lunar New Year with an extraordinary parade featuring vibrant Beijing opera-style costumes, stilt walkers, and street theatre. Led by the Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu Friendship Association, Pagoda Arts, and Movema, the procession also includes young musicians from In Harmony and the Shanghai Children’s Palace Orchestras. This special event, commissioned by Culture Liverpool, promises a captivating display of culture and community spirit in the heart of the city.
Willow Snake Sculpture at Liverpool ONE
📅 Dates: 25 January – 2 February
📍 Location: Thomas Steers Way
A highlight of this year’s celebrations, a magnificent willow snake sculpture created by artist Sarah Gallagher will be on display. Don’t miss the Lunar New Year-themed Liverpool letters nearby for the perfect photo op!
Chinese New Year: Activities in Chinatown
📅 Date: 1 February
⏰ Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
📍 Location: Chinatown, Liverpool
Enjoy a selection of family-friendly workshops and craft stalls in Chinatown. This quieter prelude to Sunday’s grand celebrations offers an inclusive atmosphere without firecrackers or loud performances, making it ideal for everyone to join in the fun.
Legends of Spring – Projection Show
📅 Dates: 1 & 2 February
⏰ Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm (running continuously)
📍 Location: St Luke’s Bombed Out Church
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Marvel at Legends of Spring, a stunning projection show by Focal Studios that combines Chinese folklore and Liverpool’s cultural heritage with vibrant 8-bit video game art created by local schools. This outdoor event promises an unforgettable experience, so dress warmly!
Lunar Wildflower Garden: A Community Art Installation
📅 Dates: Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, February 2
⏰ Time: Open 11 am – 5 pm
📍 Location: Bombed Out Church, Liverpool
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a stunning art installation featuring vibrant wildflowers made from upcycled plastic bottles. Created by local schoolchildren and volunteers, this eco-friendly display honors the biodiversity of East and South East Asia while symbolizing unity and creativity. Highlights include a traditional dance performance by Movema at 2 pm on Saturday, February 1 and authentic East Asian cuisine by Kwok Wing.
Liverpool’s Chinese New Year Celebrations
📅 Date: 2 February
⏰ Time: From 11 am; Fire Finale at 4:30 pm
📍 Location: Chinatown & Great George Square
The heart of Liverpool’s Lunar New Year celebration features traditional Lion, Dragon, and Unicorn dances, craft stalls, and workshops. Don’t miss the Serpentine Flames fire performance by the Bring the Fire Project to cap off the day’s festivities.
Chinese New Year Crafts at Museum of Liverpool
📅 Dates: 1, 8 & 22 February
⏰ Time: 11 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm
📍 Location: Museum of Liverpool
🎟 FREE
Get creative with family-friendly craft sessions to make your own Lunar New Year decorations.Willow
Chinese Painting onto Paper Lanterns
📅 Date: 2 February
📍 Location: Duke Street Market
Create your own paper lantern using Chinese Brush Painting techniques under the guidance of artist Ula Fung. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from Duke Street Market before or after the workshop.
Lion Dance Workshop & Performance
📅 Workshop: 19 February
📅 Performance: 23 February
📍 Location: Museum of Liverpool
Kids can learn the history and movements of the Lion Dance in a hands-on workshop, then watch the Hung Gar Kung Fu School perform a dazzling display.
Liverpool’s Lunar New Year 2025 celebrations promise a vibrant mix of traditions and modern interpretations, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy
