Celebrate the Year of the Horse
Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Time
- 12:00 - 17:00
- Venue
- Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0SQ, Greenwich, SE10 0SQ
- Price
- Celebrations are free. Workshops extra.
Lunar New Year arrives on the Peninsula.
A vibrant Chinese New Year celebration filled with colour, culture and creativity. Expect live performances, workshops, DJs and flavours from across East and Southeast Asia, plus a special Henan heritage exhibition at Firepit Art Gallery & Studio.
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Performances
Don't miss the energy and vibrancy with a series of powerful live performances. From the spectacle of the Dragon and Lion Dances to all-day DJ sets, each moment brings rhythm, movement and celebration to the Peninsula.
Dragon Dance
A spectacular opening to the celebrations - and a must-see! The Dragon Dance brings colour, energy and good fortune to the Peninsula, with its rhythmic drums and sweeping movements symbolising strength, prosperity and the promise of a bright year ahead.
When: 3:00pm – 3:15pm; 4:00pm – 4:15pm
Where: Design District
Lion Dance
A Chinese New Year favourite returns. The Lion Dance combines movement, percussion and acrobatics in a powerful display of celebration. Each lion embodies good fortune and protection - a vibrant symbol of strength, unity and celebration.
When: 2:30pm – 2:45pm; 3:30pm – 3:45pm
Where: Design District
LOOSE.fm DJs
Our friends at LOOSE.fm bring the beats with DJ sets running from day to night. Expect an eclectic mix of contemporary sounds and global rhythms, setting the soundtrack for the celebrations as we welcome the Year of the Horse.
When: All day
Where: Canteen Terrace & Barton Yard, Design District
Festival Street Food
Savour the flavours of Asia at our outdoor street food quarter - from handmade dumplings and sizzling noodles to grilled skewers and sweet treats to enjoy as you explore the celebrations.
Venue
Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0SQ
Soames Walk,
Greenwich
SE10 0SQ
Dates
The event runs from 12:00 to 17:00 on the following dates.
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