On Saturday 25 January, the Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu Friendship Association, Pagoda Arts and award-winning dance company Movema will lead a parade through the city centre, joined by members of the Chinese community and young people from In Harmony and the Shanghai Children’s Palace Orchestras.
Incorporating a street theatre piece with colourful Beijing opera-style costumes and stilt walkers, the parade will start at midday on Church Street, leading on to Paradise Street in Liverpool ONE before heading to the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool.
Liverpool ONE
Beautiful Chinese lanterns will be on display on Paradise Street and College Lane and the retail area will be lit up red in honour of the Lunar New Year celebrations.
Shops, bars and restaurants will also be joining in the festivities with exclusive Lunar New Year gift ideas and fantastic events.
Newly commissioned by Liverpool ONE and Culture Liverpool for the ‘Year of the Wood Snake’, artist Sarah Gallagher of Twigtwisters, has created a sssspectacular willow snake sculpture which will take pride of place on Thomas Steers Way throughout the festivities. Situated in front of the infamous Liverpool letters (which have also been updated with Lunar New Year artwork), this is another great place to take selfies! Don’t forget to tag us in on your social posts and use the lead hashtag #LNYLiverpool.
Be sure to join Liverpool ONE for a fantastic weekend of celebrations. Find out what’s happening at liverpool-one.com.
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
This year, the city’s Lunar New Year plans are bringing celebrations to Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront. With a programme of events set to amaze visitors, make the most of your day at the dock.
Art Workshops
This year Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will host a series of art workshops located in Anchor Courtyard on Saturday 1 February to Sunday 2 February, during the hours of 12pm – 5pm. A lovely experience for all the family, come along, take part for free and take away you Chinese New Year creations.
Lunar New Year Heart Installation
Created especially for this years festivities this new commission by artist Design Laser Play can be found at the entrance of Anchor Courtyard and celebrates the theme of ‘The Year of the Snake’. Visitors are invited to photograph memories of their day in front of this installation. Don’t forget to tag us in on your social posts and use the lead hashtag #LNYLiverpool.
Dockside dining
Home to some of Liverpool’s finest independent bars and restaurants, alongside much-loved established brands, enjoy a lunchtime light bite or early evening meal with prime views across the water. Indulge in authentic cuisine from around the world with Lunyalita, Madre, Rudy’s Pizza, Maray, Rosa’s Thai and many more.
Or, why not grab a bite on the go and a hot drink from one of the food trucks located on Hartley Quay to enjoy while soaking up the Lunar New Year festivities? From authentic Greek flavours to Turkish kebabs and succulent burgers, there’s a tasty takeout option for everyone.
Enjoy a selection of cocktails, refreshing pints and glasses of fizz prepared by some of the city’s finest mixologists with bars a plenty, including Burnt Milk Hotel, The One O’Clock Gun and The Long Shot to name a few.
Shopping
Take a wander along the waterfront and browse the array of gorgeous gifts, confectionery and art on offer. Enjoy a sweet treat from Roly’s Fudge and Quay Confectionary or pick up artistic prints and creations in Liverpool Pictures and The Nest. For a perfect memento of your time on the waterfront head to With Love From Liverpool and Pride of Liverpool, while making your way to Harbour Accessories and Lost Soles for fashion accessories to help wrap up warm.
World-class attractions
Renowned for its selection of world-class attractions, the dock offers a variety of things to do that are fun for the whole family, from beating the clock at Escape Hunt to uncovering Liverpool’s fascinating history at the Maritime Museum.
Depicting the Fab Four’s journey to stardom, The Beatles Story, located in Britannia Courtyard, will be handing out free Beatles-themed fortune cookies to visitors across the weekend to mark the occasion. Inside, The Discovery Zone will also be offering creative drop-in sessions for children.
Stay at the dock
Why not make Lunar New Year extra special and stay in the middle of all the action? With views of Liverpool, choose from Holiday Inn Express and Premier Inn for a perfect place to rest your head.
Plan your visit at albertdock.com
