CHINESE NEW YEAR WHAT'S ON - Culture Liverpool

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Liverpool as we welcome the Year of the Horse!

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February, Liverpool will burst into life as the city centre transforms into a spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year. Expect dazzling parades, vibrant performances, traditional music, and stunning displays of colour and culture, all bringing the streets alive with excitement. Join thousands of visitors and immerse yourself in the magic of one of Liverpool’s most iconic annual events!

Saturday 21 February	12:00pm – 4:30pm	Main Stage, Great George Square
	12:00pm	Tian Qiyi – Traditional Music / Chinese Fusion Music Rehearsal
	12:30pm	Liverpool Confucius Institute / Li Ke (李珂)- Traditional Chinese Dance The Ode to Spring (春颂). The dance embodies people’s earnest longing for the season of renewal
	12:45pm	Hong Kong Plucked String Orchestra
	1:15pm	Pagoda Youth Orchestra and Guzheng solo
	1:45pm	Liverpool Confucius Institute / Li Ke (李珂)- Traditional Chinese Dance South of the South of the Colorful Clouds (彩云之南). A Dai ethnic minority dance – an exquisite branch of Chinese folk dance. It celebrates the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan Province in southwest China
	2:20pm	Tian Qiyi – Traditional Music / Chinese Fusion Music Rehearsal
	3:00pm	Bring the Fire Project Dress Rehearsals

Bring The Fire Circus Workshops	12:00pm – 2:00pm	Step into the magic of circus fun with Bring the Fire Project! Join our interactive workshops and learn to juggle, hula hoop, spin plates, master flower sticks, dance with ribbons, try levitation sticks and discover lots more exciting circus skills.

	**	All times subject to change. Please check website and social media for any changes.

Sunday 22 February	11:30am – 5:00pm	Main Stage, Great George Square
	11:30am	Kwong Tam Merseyside School of Tai Chi – New Year Tai Chi Demonstration 2026 (in association with See Yep Association)
	12:15pm	Pagoda Arts – Tai Chi and Dance
	1:00pm	Firecracker Display – Lucky Man, Dragon and Unicorn Parades
	1:40pm	Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu Friendship Association – Martial Arts Demonstration
	1:50pm	Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre Leisure & Cultural Group – Traditional Chinese Song & Dance “Princess Tsering Lhamo” – Tibetan Dance “Joy of the Mountain Folk” – Chinese Fan Dance
	2:10pm	North East Wales Chinese Women’s Association – Traditional Chinese Dance – Family Forever
	2:20pm	Liverpool Bluebird Children’s Choir
	2:30pm	Friendship Dancers – Traditional Chinese Dance
	2:35pm	Wirral Chinese Cultural Association – Classical Chinese Dance
	2:45pm	Liverpool Chinese Gospel Church Choir
	3:00pm	UK Phoenix Chinese Cultural and Artistic Association – Traditional Dance – Good Luck Homeland
	3:05pm	Friendship Dancers – Traditional Chinese Dance
	3:15pm	Tian Qiyi – Chinese Fusion Music
	3:40pm	Liverpool Confucius Institute / Li Ke (李珂)- Traditional Chinese Dance The Ode to Spring (春颂). The dance embodies people’s earnest longing for the season of renewal
	3:45pm	Movema Dance – Community in Flow
	3:55pm	Liverpool Confucius Institute / Li Ke (李珂)- Traditional Chinese Dance South of the South of the Colorful Clouds (彩云之南). A Dai ethnic minority dance – an exquisite branch of Chinese folk dance. It celebrates the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan Province in southwest China
	4:05pm	Tian Qiyi – Chinese Fusion Music
	4:30pm	Bring the Fire Project – Fire Finale

Bring The Fire Circus Workshops	11.30am – 12.30pm 2.00pm – 3.00pm	Step into the magic of circus fun with Bring the Fire Project! Join our interactive workshops and learn to juggle, hula hoop, spin plates, master flower sticks, dance with ribbons, try levitation sticks and discover lots more exciting circus skills.

	**	All times subject to change. Please check website and social media for any changes.