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Lunar New Year 2025 - What's On

Writer's picture: Kelly Kelly



Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year falls on January 29th - mid February.

Lunar New Year marks the start of a new zodiac cycle based on the lunar calendar shifting each year based on the Gregorian calendar


The Chinese zodiac works on a 12 year cycle with each year represented by an animal and This year it is the turn of the Snake. 🐍 The Snake symbolizes wisdom and transformation.



🐍Chinese New Year Themed Play & Crafts

Where: Little Learners Play space Ashington

When: 28th - 31st January


🐍Lunar New Year in Sunderland

Crafts, Dragon Dance, food, drink, workshops and more

Where: Sunniside Gardens

When: 9th February 11 - 3


🐍Chinese New Year Parade Newcastle

Food, stalls, crafts and more

Where: Starting at Greys Monument heading to the Arch on Stowell Street Newcastle

When: 2nd February starting at 11.30


🐍Lion Dance

Where: Durham Market Place from 12.30

When: 1st February


🐍Lunar Meditation Shamanic Circle

For ages 16+

Where: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

When: 29th January


🐍Guy Tansley from Bugs & Stuff

Meet the snakes for Lunar New Year, learn about different species.

Where: Sunderland Museum &Winter Gardens

When: 1st February 11am, 1pm, 2.30pm


🐍Lantern Festival Crafts

Where: Oriental Museum Durham

When: 8th February 1-3 (Free event)


🐍Lantern Festival

Where: Oriental Museum Durham

When: 12th February 6pm-8pm






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