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Lunar New Year - the Festival of Spring

Chinese dragon display at Lunar New Year event in Trafalgar Square

Please note that this event has already occured.

Key information

Date: Sunday 22 January 2023

Time: 11:00am to 6:00pm

Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB

Cost: Free

About the event

The Festival of Spring, also known as Lunar New Year, is a time of celebration and tradition, the main celebration for the Chinese community in London each year.

This year, the festival falls on 22 January and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit.

The festival is a great opportunity to have a family day and see a lion’s parade, enjoy live music, dance and entertainment, as well as enjoying sample markets, food stalls and family workshops.