A vibrant lion dance performance in a public square, with two lion costumes—one red and one yellow—balanced on tall poles. A historic clock tower and ornate building dominate the background, and a large crowd surrounds the performance area. A vibrant lion dance performance in a public square, with two lion costumes—one red and one yellow—balanced on tall poles. A historic clock tower and ornate building dominate the background, and a large crowd surrounds the performance area.
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Sheffield Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

21 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

After a phenomenal weekend celebration in 2025, the Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year Festival will return to the city centre on 21 and 22 February 2026, to mark 'Year of the Horse'.

Once again, the Peace Gardens will host a spectacular programme of cultural performance, street food and community celebration.

The full programme is yet to be announced - keep an eye out on sheffieldchinesenewyear.com for more info.

A large outdoor stage with a group of performers dressed in colorful traditional Chinese attire, standing in a line. The stage is decorated with banners and sponsor logos, and the backdrop shows historic and modern buildings under a clear blue sky.
Two people wearing oversized panda costumes facing the camera, making peace signs with their hands. Behind them, a crowd watches a performance on a stage filled with participants in bright red outfits.
A group of performers on stage wearing coordinated orange and blue costumes with wide-brimmed hats, captured mid-dance with arms raised. The stage is decorated with a banner featuring Chinese characters.
A close-up of a yellow lion dance costume lying on the ground, with intricate detailing and bright colors. Performers in red outfits and banners with Chinese characters are visible in the background, along with a historic building.
A person in traditional Chinese clothing holding an ornate folding fan, standing in front of large decorative figures representing the zodiac animals Rabbit and Tiger. The figures are colorful and festive, placed in an outdoor setting.
A crowd of people celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in Sheffield
A vibrant lion dance performance in a public square, with two lion costumes—one red and one yellow—balanced on tall poles. A historic clock tower and ornate building dominate the background, and a large crowd surrounds the performance area.
A close up of red lantern hung outside a historic building
Three lion dance costumes—red, yellow, and white—kneeling on the ground in front of a historic building entrance. Several people in festive attire stand nearby, and a crowd watches from behind barriers.
A large outdoor stage with a group of performers dressed in colorful traditional Chinese attire, standing in a line. The stage is decorated with banners and sponsor logos, and the backdrop shows historic and modern buildings under a clear blue sky.
Two people wearing oversized panda costumes facing the camera, making peace signs with their hands. Behind them, a crowd watches a performance on a stage filled with participants in bright red outfits.
A group of performers on stage wearing coordinated orange and blue costumes with wide-brimmed hats, captured mid-dance with arms raised. The stage is decorated with a banner featuring Chinese characters.
A close-up of a yellow lion dance costume lying on the ground, with intricate detailing and bright colors. Performers in red outfits and banners with Chinese characters are visible in the background, along with a historic building.
A person in traditional Chinese clothing holding an ornate folding fan, standing in front of large decorative figures representing the zodiac animals Rabbit and Tiger. The figures are colorful and festive, placed in an outdoor setting.
A crowd of people celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in Sheffield
A vibrant lion dance performance in a public square, with two lion costumes—one red and one yellow—balanced on tall poles. A historic clock tower and ornate building dominate the background, and a large crowd surrounds the performance area.
A close up of red lantern hung outside a historic building
Three lion dance costumes—red, yellow, and white—kneeling on the ground in front of a historic building entrance. Several people in festive attire stand nearby, and a crowd watches from behind barriers.

Prices

FREE to attend 

Event Organiser

Website:
sheffieldchinesenewyear.com
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