A vibrant afternoon of culture, music and festive fun 🎨🎶 Alexandra College JACA presents the Alex Lunar New Year Festival, a family-friendly celebration with arts activities, live music, cultural workshops, festive games and authentic Chinese cuisine from China Hunan. 📅 Sunday 1 March, 14.00–17.00

🥪☕ Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lisboa and start the Year of the Horse with a tasty classic! ✨ Festive offer: Ham & Cheese Sandwich + Americano Coffee – only €12 Fresh start. Great taste. Good fortune 🌟 📅 26 Feb – 1 Mar | 7 St Andrew's St, Dublin 2 👉 More info: pastellisboa.com

‘It's actually an entire community coming together’: Asian cultures unite for Dublin’s unique take on Lunar New Year" www.independent.ie/entertainmen...

Stunning dragon & lion dancing at Wolfe Tone Square on Sunday as we celebrated the year of the fire horse. 🐉 🦁 🔥

The New Theatre presents THE MADONNA OF ASIA Once a Hong Kong screen icon, Rin Asari now lives quietly in Dublin. When a call from Hong Kong offers a return to film, she must face the past she left behind. 🎭 Tickets: https://thenewtheatre.com/event/2026/02/09/the-madonna-of-asia/

🍊🥂 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Aperitivo and welcome the Year of the Horse with Italian flair! 📅 26 Feb – 1 Mar | 47 Nassau St, Dublin ✨ Festive special: Aperol Spritz + 1 Arancino of your choice for €15 • Bolognese Ragù 🍝 • Taleggio e Zafferano 🧀 • Piselli e Menta 🌿

🍹🎉 Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Port House and ring in the Year of the Horse 🐎 with bold flavours, vibrant colours, and a touch of Spanish flair! Find out more: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/27-feb-2/dublintown-lunar-new-year-festival-the-port-house/

More magical moments from yesterday’s Year of the Fire Horse celebrations at Wolfe Tone Square, filled with beautiful performances, vibrant music, engaging demonstrations, and a special visit from some truly spectacular dragons! 🐉🔥

Pink K-Pop Dance blew us away yesterday with their high-energy dance showcase and even had the crowd joining in to learn some K-pop moves along the way. 💗👟

Wonderful photos capturing the energy and colour of the various musical performances from across Asia, including Mongolia, China and Korea, on show yesterday at Wolfe Tone Square. 🥁🎻

Wonderful photos from today’s Lunar New Year celebrations at Wolfe Tone Square, featuring face painting, lion dancing, colourful costumes, performances, calligraphy, delicious food, and stunning live music.

This Sunday in Dublin

Thank you to all who came to our @dublinlunarnewyear.bsky.social 'Great Books of China' event with Mei Chin and @ronanhession.bsky.social on Thursday. Brilliant books were mentioned, now included in our Lunar New Year promo on the website. We had nibbles, doggies, and even a tiny raffle.

Today in Wolfe Tone Square

Celebrate the Year of the Horse TODAY at Wolfe Tone Square 🔥🐎 Our flagship event kicks off shortly with lion dances, live music, martial arts, dance, food and family activities right in the heart of the city. Find out more: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/wolfe-tone-square-flagship-event/

💎 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Wolfe Tone Square with Dansran Mongolian jewellery Explore elegant Mongolian jewellery blending traditional symbolism with modern design. Perfect for everyday wear and meaningful gifts. 📅 Sunday 22 Feb | 12:00 – 18:00 =

Celebrate the Year of the Horse tomorrow at Wolfe Tone Square 🔥🐎 Our flagship event kicks off tomorrow with lion dances, live music, martial arts, dance, food and family activities right in the heart of the city. Info: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/wolfe-tone-square-flagship-event/

Vietnamese rhythms and flowing Áo Dài in the heart of the city 🎶 A vibrant showcase bringing together contemporary music, dance and a striking Áo Dài display. A fresh taste of Vietnamese culture at Wolfe Tone Square in Dublin! 📅 Sunday 22 February • 12:35–13:05

🌙 Mongolian Poetry Time @ Central Library - Today at 1pm! Join us in celebrating the beauty of Mongolian language and culture through poetry as we welcome the Lunar New Year and Tsagaan Sar in Dublin. 📅 Date: Friday, 20 February ⏰ Time: 13:00 📍Central Library ✨ Free event

Sam Lee Academy: Tai Chi at Wolfe Tone Sqare🧘🥋 Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a special Tai Chi demonstration at Wolfe Tone Square, led by the students of the late Grandmaster Sam Lee. 📅 Sunday 22 Feb | 14:55

Authentic Korean street food and bold flavours 🥢🌶️ Seoul Kitchen brings a taste of Korea to Wolfe Tone Square with fresh ingredients, time-honoured recipes and dishes ranging from spicy to sweet and savoury. A perfect stop for food lovers and families exploring the festival.

Museum at the Museum! 🥁🎶 Join Doo-Doong Samulnori Percussion Ensemble at Chester Beatty for a lively performance celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse. Experience vibrant rhythms rooted in Korean folk and festival traditions—fun for all music lovers! 📅 Wednesday 25 February, 18.00–19.00 🎫 Free

A gentle Chinese storytime for families 🐴 An interactive reading of The Little Horse Crosses the River, introducing courage, questions and beginner Chinese, part of the MagicCube Education series. Free, for ages 5+. 📍 Online (Zoom): https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1982637186195

A classic Chinese tale brought to life through drama 🎭 Role-play and dialogue explore The Old Man Lost His Horse, building spoken English while discovering its timeless message, 📍 Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/bilingual-collision-the-old-man-lost-his-horse-drama-class-tickets-1982637348681

Celebrate the Year of the Horse! 🐴✨ Children & families can bring The Little Pony Crossing the River to life with drama, storytelling & play. 📅 21 Feb | 11:00–12:30 📍 Seamus Heaney Centre, Dublin 🎟️ Free (Booking Required): https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/drama-story-telling-workshop

Councillor Hazel Chu with Mei Chin and Jinny Ly coming up at 9.45am on Ireland AM! 🐎✨ #YearOfTheHorse #DublinLunarNewYear

A fresh take on a Chinese classic for young readers 🐎 This online session revisits Han Yu’s On Horses, exploring talent, opportunity and finding your own path. 📅 Wednesday 18 February 2026 • 17:00–18:00 📍 Online (Zoom): https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1982636303555

The human history behind the Chinese “Ma” 🐎📚 Join Fangzhe Qiu for an engaging online workshop exploring the linguistic and cultural history of the horse in China. Find out more: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/category/workshops/the-human-history-behind-chinese-ma-horse/

Celebrate Lunar New Year with community, culture and fun 🐎🎉 Join Hill Street Family Resource Centre for a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration with live performances, interactive workshops, and activities for all ages. 📅 Sunday 22 February, 14.00–19.00

Dazzling traditional Lion Dance performances from recent Dublin Lunar New Year celebrations. Experience the dynamic energy and spectacle of the Flower City Dragon and Lion Dance Association at Wolfe Tone Square on Sunday 22 February 🦁🎉

A thrilling mix of traditional and modern Chinese music, dance, and culture in one high-energy show 🎶💃 Catch it at Wolfe Tone Square on Sunday 22 February. Here are a few fab photos from past Dublin Lunar New Year performances.

🌙 Mongolian Poetry Time @ Central Library Join us in celebrating the beauty of Mongolian language and culture through poetry as we welcome the Lunar New Year and Tsagaan Sar in Dublin. 📅 Date: Friday, 20 February ⏰ Time: 13:00 📍Central Library ✨ Free event

Dumpling Rolling Masterclass at Lucky Tortoise 🥟 A hands-on dumpling masterclass covering rolling, folding and steaming techniques, with four regional styles to learn. Includes a drink on arrival. Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumpling-rolling-masterclass-tickets-1030947219887?aff=LunarNewYear

Face painting fun from last year’s Dublin Lunar New Year, back again this Sunday 22 February at Wolfe Tone Square for Year of the Horse! 🎨🐎

Stand-Up Comedy for Dublin Lunar New Year Festival ’26 🎤😂 Enjoy up-and-coming comedians and Year of the Horse-themed sketches in a lively, high-energy evening for comedy lovers. Find out more: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/stand-up-comedy-for-dublin-lunar-new-year-festival-26/

Great turnout at yesterday’s Paper Mâché class with Jinny 🎨🐎 Such a fun way to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 and welcome the Year of the Horse! #DublinLunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse

Trilingual storytelling and art for the Year of the Horse 🐎🎨 Join Alliance Française Dublin and Cantonese in Ireland for a family-friendly session of The Magic Horse of Han Gan. Info: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/trilingual-storytelling-art-workshop-the-magic-horse-of-han-gan/

Flower City Dragon and Lion Dance Association 🐉🥁 Enjoy vibrant lion and dragon dances with colorful costumes, rhythmic drumming, and acrobatic choreography celebrating community, tradition, and Lunar New Year joy. 📅 Sunday 22 February Part of our flagship event at Wolfe Tone Square.

Explore the art and history of Chinese gardens 🌿🏯 Discover the evolution of classical Chinese gardens and the Irish-Suzhou Garden in St Anne’s Park. This lecture explores symbolism, aesthetics, and cultural meaning from 400 BCE to today.

The Dublin Lunar New Year festival bursts into life today, with celebrations taking place across the city right through to 22 February. ✨🐎🔥 Explore what’s on across Dublin: dublinlunarnewyear.ie #DublinLunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse

K-Pop Performance and Workshop 💃🎵 Join Orna Little and Pink K-pop Academy at Wolfe Tone Square for a high-energy, interactive workshop. Learn iconic K-Pop moves, pick up choreography from popular hits, and experience the rhythm, precision and fun of K-Pop. 📅 Sunday 22 February

Mongolian music, throat singing and dance on stage 🐎🎶 Experience the incredible Khuur Band at Wolfe Tone Square with traditional Mongolian music, throat singing and dance in a powerful cultural showcase, suitable for all ages. 📅 Sunday 22 February

Thrilling rhythms and vibrant choreography with the Samulnori drummers 🥁💃 Catch all this and more, including live music, performances, dance, food, and stalls, at our Year of the Horse celebrations in Wolfe Tone Square on Sunday 22 February. 🐎

Join Chun Zhu Wang for an online workshop to create horse-themed artworks inspired by Picasso’s cubist shapes. More info: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/category/lets-get-creative-online-family-workshop-spirit-of-the-horse-new-year-creativity-workshop-with-chun-zhu-wang/

Highlights Tour of the National Gallery in Mandarin 🖼️ Join Chun Zhu Wang for a guided tour in Mandarin exploring key works from the National Gallery's collection, with insights into the artists, themes, and historical context. 📅 Friday 20 February, 12.00–12.50 🎫 Free (first come, first served)

Sushi Rolling at Lucky Tortoise 🍣 A hands-on sushi masterclass led by an expert Japanese sensei, covering the basics of rice preparation and rolling techniques. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sushi-rolling-class-in-dublin-hands-on-japanese-cooking-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=LunarNewYear

Dublin Lunar New Year at Lennan’s Yard 🐎🥂 Lennan’s Yard will be decorated for Lunar New Year, with themed canapés and a bespoke cocktail menu to mark the Year of the Horse. Set in the city’s last former coach house, it’s a distinctive setting for an evening celebration. 📅 16–22 February 2026

A spectacular celebration of music, dance & tradition 🐉🎶 Expect Chinese classical music, dance, martial arts and Peking Opera in a vibrant, family-friendly event. Info: https://www.dublinlunarnewyear.ie/events/category/celebrations/wolfe-tone-square-dragon-horse-spirit-chinese-new-year-spectacular/

Sightlines: Film and Music at Hen’s Teeth 🎥🎶 Celebrate the Year of the Horse with short films followed by dynamic DJ sets celebrating Asian sounds. 📅 F20 February, 19.30–00.30 🎫 €15: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sightlines-lunar-new-year-tickets-1982005228994 📍 Hen’s Teeth, Blackpits, Dublin 8

Make your own Fire Horse lantern 🐎🏮 Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse with a family-friendly drop-in workshop at Chester Beatty. Decorate a paper lantern inspired by fiery patterns and discover the horse’s symbolism of energy, strength and good fortune. 📅 Friday 20 February, 10.30–12.00