Chinatown Celebrations
1 February 2025 - 2 February 2025
12:00pm - 7:00pm
Lunar New Year in Manchester
Always a vibrant celebration at the start of the year, the Lunar New Year in Manchester sees the city burst with colour and community.
This year, the Lunar New Year begins on Saturday 29 January and welcomes the Year of the Snake.
Beautiful red lanterns will decorate the city centre and the unmissable Dragon Parade will take place on Sunday 2 February. Throughout the whole weekend, there will be plenty of celebrations happening in Chinatown too. Expect live performances, street food, a funfair and much more.
Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2025. Gong hei fat choy!
Top Picks
The Dragon Parade
2 February 2025
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Year of the Snake – Family Trail
Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
1 February 2025 - 9 February 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm
Chinese New Year at Manchester Central Library
Manchester Central Library, City Centre
1 February 2025 - 2 February 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Chinese Lantern Painting & Coffee at 92 Degrees Coffee
92 Degrees Coffee, City Centre
1 February 2025
2:00pm - 4:30pm
esea contemporary
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. Closed on Monday and bank holidays.
Free Plan your visit!
The Manchester Museum
Enjoy a day of culture and adventure at the newly transformed Manchester Museum!
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The Portico Library
Free! Book your visit in advance. Plan your visit!
Manchester Central Library
One of Manchester’s greatest landmarks, Central Library is a building of architectural beauty and a place for knowledge and learning.
Free. Plan your visit!
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