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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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This event has been organised by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team in partnership with the Liverpool Chinese Business Association and support from Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Liverpool ONE, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.