Dublin Lunar New Year

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Cultural & TraditionalDublin
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe festival explicitly programs traditions
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Dublin Lunar New Year in Dublin

A pan-Asian Lunar New Year festival organized by Dublin City Council's City Arts Office since 2008, spanning roughly seven to ten days in February with a free flagship finale at Wolfe Tone Square and a separate carnival at Asia Market featuring lion dancing, K-pop, and Korean drumming.

Dublin City Council's City Arts Office launched this festival in 2008 as an in-house civic programme rather than a community-founded initiative, though it partners closely each year with groups including Asia Market and the Flower City Dragon and Lion Dance Association, who perform rather than organize the event itself.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival explicitly programs traditions from ten different Asian nations, China, Vietnam, South Korea, North Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Mongolia, Indonesia, and Brunei, in a single pan-Asian programme rather than a China-only celebration, an unusually broad curatorial scope

02

The mystery stays covered

It is run in-house by Dublin City Council's Arts Office rather than an independent community organization, with named performing groups as partners rather than founders

03

The city starts moving

Each edition's zodiac-linked theme gives repeat visitors a different curatorial focus tied to the corresponding animal year, even as the core lion and dragon dance performances remain constant

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Lion and dragon dance performances by named groups including the Flower City Dragon and Lion Dance Association form the festival's central recurring ritual

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside a zodiac-linked theme each year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Warm winter clothing for the outdoor Wolfe Tone Square flagship event; casual clothing for the more sheltered Asia Market carnival.

Safety

Dublin Lunar New Year is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

For Dublin Lunar New Year, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map53.33 N, 6.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaFor Dublin Lunar New Year, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dublin via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dublin, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearWarm winter clothing for the outdoor Wolfe Tone Square flagship event; casual clothing for the more sheltered Asia Market carnival.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ireland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dublin Lunar New Year?

Dublin Lunar New Year is listed for Past edition: 14–22 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dublin Lunar New Year take place?

The festival is listed in Dublin, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLdublinlunarnewyear.ie
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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