Event

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year

From famous Foshan Lion Dancers to lantern making, we’re bringing good fortune to Meadowhall 2025!

The Lunar Chinese New Year 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, which symbolises wisdom and transformation, is set to offer opportunities and personal growth for change this new year. To celebrate, we’re working with Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year and the Confucius Institute at The University of Sheffield to help raise funds for The Children’s Hospitals Charity, with a month full of Lunar Celebration activities!

Lantern Making Workshop

Get creative this Chinese New Year with our free traditional Chinese lantern-making workshop! A symbol of hope, joy and new beginnings, the lanterns can be displayed at Meadowhall or taken home as a keepsake. The event is free and open to all ages, and whilst no bookings are required, we highly encourage donations to The Children’s Hospital Charity. Find us on The Sessions Stand, outside River Island.

Dates & Times

• Saturday 18th January, 10am – 6pm
• Sunday 19th January, 11am – 5pm
• Saturday 25th January, 10am – 6pm
• Sunday 26th January, 11am – 5pm

Lion and Cultural Dance Extravaganza

Don’t miss the world-famous Foshan Lion Dance troupe performing in Sheffield for the first time! Watch their stunning lion dance and join them in celebrating a tradition that brings good fortune, prosperity and happiness for the year ahead on Friday 31st January, 6:30 – 7:30pm in the Lower Oasis.

Last updated Friday 10 January, 2025