Chinese New Year Festival 2026 – London
February 17, 2026
London, UK
Chinese New Year is a major celebration among Chinese communities in London and across the world. Celebrate the Year of the Horse in London, home to the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. Each year, hundreds of thousands gather in the West End for vibrant parades, stage performances, and authentic Chinese street food.
Festivities stretch from Shaftesbury Avenue to Trafalgar Square, with lion dances, family-friendly activities in Leicester Square, and cultural zones along Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road. Expect pyrotechnics, traditional music and dance, martial arts displays, and a true explosion of colour and culture.
Chinese New Year 2026, marking the Year of the Horse, falls on February 17.
Curated Experiences
- Experience the dragon and lion dance parade starting at 10am on Charing Cross Road.
- Catch the main stage performances in Trafalgar Square from 12pm: a blend of traditional and modern acts.
- Sample street food in Trafalgar Square or book a festive menu in Chinatown restaurants.
- Join family-friendly activities in Leicester Square: calligraphy, costumes, and crafts.
- Watch thrilling martial arts in the Shaftesbury Avenue culture zone.
- Discover emerging British-Chinese talent on the New Talent stage.
- Enjoy lion dances and cultural crafts in Chinatown throughout the day.
- Don’t miss the grand finale: a pyrotechnic display lighting up Trafalgar Square.
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