Chinese New Year 2024 – Year of the Dragon

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Chinatown London.

On Sunday 11th February, London will take to the streets to celebrate Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year. As part of the carnival, you can expect lively parades, spectacular performances, beautiful displays, immersive family activities and all of your favourite Chinatown London restaurants serving festive specials and traditional celebratory dishes.

Where to head to celebrate Chinese New Year 2024

The Chinese New Year parade takes place across the West End, starting at Duncannon Street, up Charing Cross Road and down Shaftesbury Avenue, dispersing on Rupert Street. There’ll be many stages set around the area at Trafalgar Square. There’ll be stalls on Gerrard Place and Newport Court in Chinatown London.

In Chinatown London you’ll find lion dancing, stalls and plenty of places to stop off for a Chinese New Year feast.

The Chinese New Year parade starts at 10am, beginning with colourful parade floats and dragon dances from Duncannon Street. Between 12pm and 6pm, Trafalgar Square will have stage performances.