Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia, including China, Vietnam, Korea and Laos. During the two-week festival, people travel to see their family and friends, give gifts, and eat a new year meal.

You can also enjoy fun Year of the Rabbit activities, a gallery trail and dragon dancing.

Tickets and booking

Tickets are £2 for adults and children. Children under 2 years are free.
Book your ticket via Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunar-new-year-lantern-festival-2023-tickets-479115947697]

Parking and Access Information

Free Disabled Parking will be available in Teikyo University carpark, adjacent to the Oriental Museum

Other free event parking is available in the University's Elvet Hill carpark. We have agreed with the University that visitors to the event will be able to use this carpark for the evening.

The Lantern Festival is an exciting celebration. The galleries will be very busy and there will be flashing lights and loud music.

Get involved: Help name our dragons

To celebrate Lunar New Year we are asking our visitors to help us name our three lovely dragons here at the Oriental Museum and everyone can get involved. Follow the link to find out more and take part.