Chinese New Year events are being held across London to celebrate the Year of the Horse, from the yearly parade in Chinatown to Lunar New Year markets. Read on to find out about all the Chinese New Year events in London!Â
Chinese New Year in Chinatown
The main event of the Chinese New Year in London, which organisers describe as ‘the largest Chinese New Year celebration outside China’.  On Sunday, February 22nd London Chinatown will host its annual Chinese New Year celebrations. Organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association, the details have not yet been finalised. However, as soon as we know anything, we’ll update the article here.
Normally, there is a parade, lion dances, a stage for performances, and various cultural activities.
Camden Chinese New Year Festival
There will be an all-day festival at Camden Market to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday, 21st January.
Camden Market will become a cultural hub, with live music, dance, Kung Fu, Beijing Opera, and family-friendly workshops. Also expect global food stalls, artistic installations, and traditional decor complete this spectacular celebration of Chinese culture.
Find out more here: https://camdenmarket.com/events/chinese-new-year-2026
Greenwich Peninsula Celebrations
Greenwich Peninsula will also host a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration. Expect live performances, workshops, DJs and flavours from across East and Southeast Asia, plus a special Henan heritage exhibition at Firepit Art Gallery & Studio.
There will be traditional Dragon and Lion Dance performances, DJ sets, and a ‘Splendour of Hunan’ exhibition at the Firepit Art Gallery & Studio. For those looking to get hands-on, there are a series of workshops and activities, including mahjong, woodblock printing, calligraphy, paper cutting, and Chinese knot-braiding.
Find out more here: https://www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/lunar-new-year
National Maritime Museum Lunar New Year
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich is welcoming in the Lunar New Year with a day of celebration, performances and activities on Saturday, 21st February.
There will be a series of Lion Dances, creative workshops and special talks.
Find out more here: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/lunar-new-year#highlights
Chinese New Year Concerts
Multiple concerts are being held through February to mark Chinese New Year, giving Londoners a chance to listen to traditional Chinese music.
The Royal College of Music will be hosting a cross-cultural music event bringing together performers from China and the UK on February 2nd. The Royal Academy of Music will also be hosting a New Years concert with a series of Guzheng performances on February 8th.
Meanwhile, UK Chinese Theatre Arts will be hosting a Chinese opera performance on February 12th. There will also be a lunchtime concert to mark the Chinese New Year on February 19th featuring guzheng and piano duets.
Goldsmiths Confucius Institute 2026 Chinese New Year Gala
Goldsmiths Confucius Institute will be hosting its own Chinese New Year Gala on February 26th.
They have a carefully curated programme of events including workshops, performances, activities, and of course, food.
Find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goldsmiths-confucius-institute-2026-chinese-new-year-gala-tickets-1980391579525
London Museum Docklands Lunar New Year Festival
Head to Limehouse, the home of London’s original Chinatown, to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the London Museum Docklands.
They will host a family-friendly weekend of festivities on the 21st and 22nd February. Highlights include lion dances, a silent disco, ribbon dance workshops, a chillout games space and hands-on crafts.
Find out more here: https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/lunar-new-year/
