We are thrilled to be able to celebrate this year’s Chinese New Year in person and excited to present six specially commissioned new pieces of work created by arts and cultural organisations in the city to welcome the Year of the Tiger.
These pieces bring a contemporary element to the traditional events which we hope will excite, delight and inspire. Read on to find out what’s happening and when as part of the main event.
| 11.30am – 5pm | Great George Square | |
| 12.20pm – 1pm | Pagoda Arts – Flower Drums, Fan Tai Chi, Dance and Happy Dance! | |
| 1.05pm – 1.45pm | Firecracker Display – Lucky Man, Dragon and Unicorn Parades | |
| 1:45pm – 2pm | Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu Friendship Association – Martial Arts Demonstration | |
| 2pm – 2.20pm | Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre Dancers – Traditional Chinese Dance | |
| 2.20pm – 2.45pm | Tian (in association with Pagoda Arts) | |
| 2.50pm – 2.55pm | Wirral Chinese Cultural Association – Traditional Chinese Dance | |
| 2.55pm – 3pm | North East Wales Chinese Women’s Association – Traditional Chinese Dance | |
| 3pm – 3.10pm | Movema Dance – Water Tiger | |
| 3.15pm – 3.20pm | UK Phoenix Qipao Chinese Cultural & Art Association | |
| 3.25pm – 3.40pm | Mandarin Crisis – Contemporary Chinese Guitar | |
| 3.45pm – 3.50pm | Movema Dance – Solo performance | |
| 3.55pm – 4.20pm | Tian (in association with Pagoda Arts) | |
| 4.25pm – 4.35pm | Movema Dance – Water Tiger | |
| 4.45pm – 4.55pm | Black-e Youth Circus – Triumph of the Tiger | |
| 5pm – 5.05pm | Black-e Youth Circus – Triumph of the Tiger – Illuminated Poi with Bring the Fire Project | |
| 5.05pm | STAGE CLOSE | |
| 5.15pm – 5.30pm | Chinese Arch | |
| 5.15pm – 5.30pm | Bring the Fire Project – Fire Dragon Finale. Fire and Illuminated Dragon Performances | |
| ** | All times subject to change. Please check website and social media for any changes. |
Chinese Lantern Drum Workshop
Sunday 6th February Great George Square, Liverpool, L1 5DY 11am - 5pm Brought to you by Unusual Art Sourcing Company…
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Chinese New Year At The Black-e
Sunday 6th February The Black-e, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW 11am - 5pm Brought to you by Black-e…
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Chinese New Year Mural
Sunday 6th February Great George Square, Liverpool, L1 5DY Corner of Nelson Street and Upper Pitt Street Commissioned by Culture…
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CNY Family Zone
Sunday 6th February Great George Square, Liverpool, L1 5DY 11am - 5pm Adjacent to the stage at the bottom of…
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CNY Pop Up Performances
Sunday 6th February Various Locations Around Chinatown, Liverpool, L1 5EW 12 Noon | 1pm | 3pm | 4pm Brought to…
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Fire Dragon
Sunday 6th February The Chinese Arch, Nelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5DN 5.15pm – 5.30pm Photo Credit: Nick Mizen Commissioned by Culture…
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Legend of the Chinese Zodiac – The Great Wheel of Time
Sunday 6th February Great George Square, Liverpool, L1 5DY 11am - 5pm Brought to you by VIP Puppets This accessible,…
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Lunar New Year At FACT
Photo Credit: Rob Battersby Brought to you by FACT Join FACT for a weekend of Lunar New Year celebrations with…
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Water Tiger Community Dance Project
Sunday 6th February Great George Square Stage, Liverpool, L1 5DY 3.10pm | 4.25pm Commissioned by Culture Liverpool. Brought to you by…
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Pagoda Arts Present Tian
Sunday 6th February Great George Square Stage, Liverpool, L1 5DY 2.20pm – 2.50pm | 3.50pm - 4.20pm Commissioned by Culture Liverpool.…
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Taking Flight Pop Up Performance
Sunday 6th Februay St Luke's Bombed Out Church, Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 1.45pm Brought to you by Movema Inspired…
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The Black-e Youth Circus
Sunday 6th February Great George Square, Liverpool, L1 5DY 11am - 5pm Brought to you by The Black-e Join young…
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Triumph of the Tiger
Sunday 6th February Great George Square, Liverpool, L1 5DY 4.45pm - 5.05pm Commissioned by Culture Liverpool. Brought to you by The…
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Water Tiger 3D Animated Projection
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th February St Luke's Bombed Out Church, Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 6pm - 9pm Commissioned…
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Windows Storytelling
Sunday 6th February Great George Square, Liverpool, L1 5DY 11am - 5pm Brought to you by The Windows Project Join…
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