This half-term, enjoy a packed programme of free events as we celebrate Chinese New Year, in collaboration with Culture Liverpool, and welcome the return of Fiesta of Fire for its third year, all on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront.
Chinese New Year Dragon Installation
14th February
Located on either side of Salthouse Bridge
Created especially for this year’s festivities, from 14th February, visitors will be greeted by two striking, large-scale dragon installations located on either side of Salthouse Bridge. Commissioned from specialist workshops in China, these artistic dragons create a colorful photo point to mark the Year of the Horse.
Dragon procession
14th February, approx 3:00pm
Inner Quay
Starting in the city centre, watch as Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu Friendship Association, Pagoda Arts and award-winning dance company Movema lead a vibrant procession through Liverpool, ending at the dock, complete with a street theatre piece and colourful Beijing opera-style costumes and stilt walkers.
Fiesta of Fire performances
15th February, 6pm & 7pm
21st February, 6pm, 7pm & 8pm
Inner Quay
Experience a breathtaking 15-minute fire show projected onto the façade of the Maritime Museum, with freestyle performances from eight fire artists around the inner quay, set to an electrifying soundtrack by local drumming group Wirral Drummers.
Arts and crafts workshops
16th – 20th February
Select venues
This Chinese New Year, spark creativity with a series of free arts and crafts workshops, where little ones can let their imaginations run wild. Workshops will take place in PANAM, Revolution, and The Discovery Zone at The Beatles Story. All workshops are walk-in and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Year of the Horse Dock Shorts
15th to 22nd February, 5pm to 10pm
Best viewed from the inner quay
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a special Dock Shorts animation, projected onto the façade of the Maritime Museum and best enjoyed from the inner quay.