Chinese New Year in Manchester

• Manchester Museum

Start the celebrations for the Year of the Snake during an evening of colour and joy at Manchester Museum. The annual Lunar New Year celebration has become a highlight of the Museum's calendar and this year's event promises music, dance, food and more. There will be a range of exciting…

Join Floating Art for a unique event that will help you prepare for the Lunar New Year. You'll learn how to paint with Bamboo brushes, mineral paint and Chinese ink from an experienced local artist Ula Fung. The workshop will begin with the setting up of your paper lantern which will be glued…

• Spinningfields

Lunar New Year is a time of magic, celebration and discovery, and this year, Spinningfields is the perfect place to welcome the Year of the Snake. The neighbourhood will be transformed with vibrant events and captivating installations, inviting everyone to join in the excitement. The celebrations…

Happy Hour Lunar New Year Gathering New Year is all about coming together, celebrating with friends, and sharing good times! Join us on Friday, January 31st, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Kargo, Quayside MediaCity, for a delightful evening of celebration. Feel the fun and joy of getting…

This workshop will provide a gentle introduction to Chinese painting using traditional and authentic Chinese art materials such as bamboo brushes, mineral paints and chinese ink. You'll practice on rice paper before painting onto a luxury Chinese Scroll. The teacher Ula Fung has more than 15…

• Manchester Art Gallery

Join in as we celebrate the Year of the Snake with an exciting new family trail! Pick up a sketchbook and pencil, then explore the gallery on the snake trail. There are six posters for you to find, each with a different letter on and an activity for you to do. Once you've completed the…

• Central Library

Celebrate the Year of the Snake as Bowen Education join us for arts & crafts, face painting, a selfie booth, and a Hanfu Show featuring traditional Chinese clothing. This event is a celebration of cultural fusion, bringing together Eastern and Western traditions to create an unforgettable…

Manchester, January 2025 – Hello Oriental, Manchester’s renowned East Asian food hall in Circle Square, is set to host an unforgettable Chinese New Year celebration on Sunday, 2nd February 2025.   In the heart of Circle Square, just off Oxford Road, Hello Oriental will host a…

Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts returns with a spectacular line-up of exciting programmes! After 5 years of dormancy since Covid, the show brings back their 18 metre dragon that illuminates the stage to bring joy and blessings for the 2025 Lunar New…