Birmingham Chinese New Year Celebrations

From Tues 17 Feb View Venues, Dates & Times

Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome are once again hosting the city’s annual Chinese New Year celebrations this month.
Festivities begin on the first day of the Chinese New Year (Tuesday the 17th), with market stalls and funfair rides in Hippodrome Square running daily throughout half-term week until Saturday.
The main festival celebration, marking the Year of the Fire Horse, takes place on Sunday 22 February. The free-to-attend event will begin with a traditional lion procession across Hippodrome Square and Chinatown.

At the heart of the celebrations, the festival stage will host a packed programme of entertainment, showcasing the talent and creativity of Birmingham’s Chinese and East Asian communities. A mix of traditional and contemporary music, dance and theatre performances will take place throughout the day, with market stalls, funfair rides and family-friendly activities across Southside also featuring. 

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