Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Liverpool as we welcome the Year of the Snake!
On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 February, experience a breathtaking audio-visual journey inspired by Chinese mythology with Legends of Spring – a special projection show at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church. Transforming the church’s architecture into a dynamic canvas, the show unfolds like a video game, taking audiences through mythical tales of creation, harmony and renewal.
Expect to see specially commissioned artworks, including a stunning willow snake sculpture in the water feature near the Liverpool sign at Liverpool ONE, created by artist Sarah Gallagher-Hayes from Twigtwisters. Over at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, head to Anchor Courtyard for free family crafty fun and discover the new art installation by Design Laser Play – where the iconic hearts have been re-imagined to celebrate the the year of the snake.
This year we offer a ‘quieter’ Chinese New Year experience on Saturday 1 February, with a selection of family friendly arts and circus workshops and craft markets in Great George Square and Royal Albert Dock Liverpool Anchor Courtyard.
The Lunar New Year celebrations will culminate with a day of free fun for all the family on Sunday 2 February. From 11am until 5pm, Chinatown will once again play host to a programme of live performances in Great George Square, the Chinese Dragon, Unicorn and Lion procession, food stalls, art workshops with make and do activities as well as street theatre, storytelling and the popular funfair.
Alongside our commissioned pieces, many of our partners across the city region are hosting their own fantastic Lunar New Year events and activities. Find out what’s going on below.
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, Arts Council England, Liverpool BID Company, MetQuarter Liverpool and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
