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Welcome to Birmingham Chinese New Year Festival 2025
We’re thrilled to celebrate the Year of the Snake with festivities in Southside and beyond!
Celebrations start in the city centre on Sat 1 Feb with lion and dragon processions in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central and continue on Sun 2 Feb with the Uber Eats Stage at the heart of the festivities on Hippodrome Square. The packed programme (p. 8-11) showcases the talent within the local Chinese, East and South East Asian communities and includes a range of traditional and modern music, dance and theatre performances for all to enjoy.
Across the weekend, Southside will come alive with craft markets, food stalls, family activities and fireworks.
In this brochure, we speak to Choy Lee Fut Lion & Dragon Dance Team (p. 14), DANS Chinese Dance & Performing Arts (p. 18-19), Move Midlands (p. 25), firm favourite, Pom Pom, the ten-foot giant Panda (p. 27), about all things Chinese New Year. Uber Eats also shares its top five restaurants in Birmingham, which are celebrating with delicious food (p. 20-21).
We wish you happy festivities!
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Message from Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Ken Wood
It gives me immense pleasure to wish the Chinese communities in Birmingham, and to Chinese people around the world, a very Happy New Year.
Birmingham has a longstanding friendship with China and the Council has Sister City relationships with Changchun, Guangzhou, and Nanjing.
As Lord Mayor I am pleased to promote this friendship and I would like to thank the community for the way they have received me since becoming Lord Mayor.
The Chinese Community adds significantly to the prosperity and cultural diversity of our great city and our universities not only enjoy the presence of many Chinese students but benefit from the various ongoing cultural and learning exchanges. As Lord Mayor I am keen to promote these valuable experiences.
We are also grateful for the countless Chinese visitors that choose to come to our City each year and I hope they will always find us a warm and welcoming place to visit.
I wish a happy, healthy, and prosperous Year of the Snake to all the Chinese people living in, studying in, and visiting Birmingham, I am looking forward to enjoying, and taking part in, the magnificent celebrations the community is famous for.
Ken Wood
Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Ken Wood
Message from Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee
A big welcome to our annual Chinese New Year festival to welcome the Year of the Snake.
I’d like to thank our main sponsor Uber Eats, our co-producers Birmingham Hippodrome, and our other supporters Southside BID, Arcadian Centre and the Wing Yip Foundation.
Today is a combination of a lot of hard work by all our committee members and also our partners the Birmingham Hippodrome, Southside BID, Arcadian Centre and Birmingham City Council.
There is really something for everyone from mesmerising acrobats to kung fu demonstrations, traditional Chinese Lion and Unicorn dances, market stalls and fun fair rides - plus we have a firework display to end our celebration with a Big Bang!
We hope you enjoy the day and may we wish you Sun Lin Fai Lok (Happy New Year! in Cantonese) and Kong Hay Fatt Choy (Wishing you Prosperity! in Cantonese).
Jeffrey Yap Chair - Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee
Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee
Birmingham Chinese New Year festival is proudly co-produced by the Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee, which is made up of several prominent businesses in Birmingham.
Website: www.facebook.com/cnybirmingham
The Birmingham Chinese Women’s Association was formally established in March 1994, in response to the desire for a space where women can support one another, and bridge for friendship between one another within the Chinese Community. During the last 20 years, we have organised various events, day trips, educational classes, and we are also involved with organising fundraising events for amongst others such as the Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, building schools in Mainland China and St. Mary’s Hospices.
Overseas Chinese Association School established in 1965, is a non-profit Charity registered school, offering high quality Chinese Lessons to students in Birmingham. We teach both Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese. We currently have 480 students at Queensbridge School located in Moseley Birmingham. Our aim is to not only teach Chinese language but also show the next generation the great Chinese heritage which they come from, instilling in them our values, traditions and beliefs.
Website: https://ocasbirmingham.org/home/
The Birmingham Chinese Society is a registered charity and is a service provider to the Chinese community in the Birmingham and West Midlands area. Our society acts as a community forum for ideas and concerns, provides consultation services for Chinese people and runs exciting cultural and leisure activities throughout the UK.
Our Society is eager to work in partnership with mainstream providers within the regionAll our staff have the appropriate qualifications, experience and competence to handle individual clients queries, training and cases.
Website: http://www.birminghamchinesesociety.org.uk/
Chinese Community Centre-Birmingham - With the dedicated support of over 60 volunteers and the hard work of a small core of staff, we provide a variety of programmes in: Supporting Communities, Cultural Connections and Business Services. Our vision for the next 5 years is to continue on the path of becoming a vibrant hub that contributes to the cultural, civic and business life of Birmingham and the West Midlands. We will be building a national advice and advocacy online service for people whose opportunities are limited due to language barriers, poor health or having to care for those who are ill or disabled. We also aim to become a centre of excellence in the research and development of public policies to meet the health, mental health and social care needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
Website: http://www.chinesebirmingham.org.uk/
The Birmingham Chinatown Lions Club was formed in 1987. We help good causes and have helped raise £500,000+ so far. We meet at Chung Ying Central, Colmore Row, Birmingham, on the second Wednesday and fourth Monday of each month. Lions Club members have volunteered their time and talents to meet needs wherever they exist. Lions are especially dedicated to serving the blind and visually impaired, a commitment made after Helen Keller challenged our members to become her “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness” during the 1925 convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA.
Website: http://www.chinatownlions.com/
Birmingham Chinese School was established in 1987 as a non-profit, non-political and non-religious school. The school is mainly to provide Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) and Chinese traditional culture education. The school is a charity registered in UK.
伯明翰中文學校在1987年成立，是一所非牟利，不牽涉政治及無特定宗教信仰的學校。 本校主要是提 供中文(廣東話和普通話)及中國傳統文化的教育。本校是英國註冊慈善團體。.
Website: http://www.birminghamchineseschool.org/
Festival Programme
Chinese New Year Festival shines a spotlight on the fantastic talent within our region and promises to wow audiences with both traditional and modern music, dance and theatre performances. Join us to wish each other Happy New Year, Xin Nian Kuai Le (in Mandarin) or Sun Nin Faai Lok (in Cantonese).
Co-produced by Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome
The festival takes place across two days for 2025, with processions and performances throughout the day at Bullring & Grand Central on Sat 1 Feb alongside craft market, funfairs and street food in Southside ahead of a packed day on Sun 2 Feb in Southside with the ‘The Uber Eats Stage’ at the heart of the celebrations on Hippodrome Square.
The celebrations on Sun 2 Feb features a range of astonishing performances, family activities, market stalls, street food, funfairs, and face painting. A spectacular fireworks finale will close the celebrations to welcome in the Year of the Snake.
Sat 1 Feb 2025
HURST STREET, SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT
12pm to 6pm Craft Market, Funfairs and Street Food
As we gear up to celebrate the New Year in Southside explore the craft market with unique creations from local crafters, rides and games for the whole family and a dazzling array of street food offerings. Support small businesses, crafters, and local businesses in Southside District. No stage performances will take place on this day in Southside.
Sat 1 Feb 2025
BULLRING & GRAND CENTRAL
12pm to 5.30pm
Lion Dance Processions and Giant Panda Meet & Greet
Birmingham’s own Choy Lee Fut Lion Dance group will perform throughout the day with the Lions, Dragons and Buddha Man. They will parade around the Bullring as well as Grand Central.
Don’t miss Pom Pom The Giant Panda roaming around Rotunda Square at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 5pm, who is always ready for a selfie with his fans.
Times What’s on Location
12-12.45pm Lion Procession Starts at Rotunda Square
1-1.15pm Lion Dance Rotunda Square
2-2.30pm Lion Procession Grand Central
3-3.15pm Lion Dance Rotunda Square
4-4.45pm Dragon Procession Starts at Rotunda Square
Sun 2 Feb 2025
Times What’s on
12-12.55pm
The Uber Eats Stage
Who’s involved
Opening Ceremony
K-Pop Dance Performance
1-1.55pm School Choir Performance
Tai Chi, Sword Sparing and Kung Fu
Traditional Chinese Instruments
Ensemble
Jasmine Flower Dance
Chinese & Scottish
Fusion Dance
Dance Performance
Dance Performance
Dance Performance
2-2.55pm
Face Changing Performance
K-Pop Dance Performance
Music & Dance Performance
Wan Sheung Dance Group
Ling Long - Umbrella Dance
Dance Performance
K-Pop Dance Performance
3-3.55pm
Yue Opera
Tai Chi, Sword Sparing and Kung Fu
Percussion Trio
Wan Sheung Dance Group
Ling Long - Ribbon Dance
Chinese Pop Dance
4-4.55pm
5-6pm
Welcome Speeches, Lion Dance Firecrackers
XI Dance Studios
Robin Hood Academy
Deyin Tai Chi Institute, Chinese Arts and Culture Centre
Pinyan Li & Students
Wyxpi Dance Collection Studio
Chinese Community Centre Birmingham
Overseas Chinese Association School
Mingham Modern Dance School
Birmingham Culture and Language School
DANS Chinese Dance & Performing Arts
IVIX
Kaleidoscope Performing Arts
Chinese Community Centre Birmingham
Birmingham Chinese Society
Mingham Modern Dance School
XI Dance Studios
Kaleidoscope Performing Arts
Deyin Tai Chi Institute, Chinese Arts and Culture Centre
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Chinese Community Centre Birmingham
Birmingham Chinese Society
Kaleidoscope Performing Arts
Face Changing Performance DANS Chinese Dance & Performing Arts
K-Pop Dance Performance IVIX
Music Performance
Percussion Trio
Wan Sheung Dance Group
Tai Chi, Sword Sparing and Kung Fu
K-Pop Dance Performance
Closing Ceremony
Fireworks Finale
Birmingham Chinese Women’s Association
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Chinese Community Centre Birmingham
Deyin Tai Chi Institute, Chinese Arts and Culture Centre
XI Dance Studios
Dragon and Lion Dance with Firecrackers
From 5.45pm
Across the Festival
Lion Dance
The Acardian
1.30pm. 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm
Snake Puppet Workshops, Calligraphy plus Art & Crafts
Birmingham Hippodrome via Thorp St
12-5.30pm
Pom Pom The Giant Panda
Roaming 1pm. 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Face Painting
Birmingham Hippodrome via Thorp St 12-5.30pm
Patrick Studio inside Birmingham Hippodrome
entry via Thorp Street
Time What’s on
2-3.30pm Move Midlands presents ‘Piece by Piece’ Theatre Performance
Access at the Festival
Sun 2 Feb 2025 only
We want everyone to enjoy the Festival. At the festival we will have the following…
ACCESS HUB - LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME12PM - 6PM
Meet our access hosts, find out about the festival, borrow ear defenders, fidget toys & audio description headsets.
CHILL OUT ZONE - ARTISTS LOUNGEBIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME12PM - 6PM
Take a break from the busy festival environment in our chill out zone.
BSL BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION12PM - 6PM
Throughout the day interpreters will be working alongside our hosts to offer BSL provision for the stage.
ACCESSIBLE VIEWING POINTIN FRONT OF THE UBER EATS STAGE
Providing space for those that need it with a great view of the action – this is very close to the stage so expect it to be loud - the viewing area will be closed before and for the duration of any pyrotechnic effects for safety purposes.
AUDIO DESCRIPTION - THE UBER EATS
STAGE - VARIOUS TIMES BETWEEN 12PM - 6PM
Live audio description via headset –pop along to the Access Hub on the day for the full list of performances.
If you would like assistance accessing our British Sign Language or Audio Description services - please say hello or drop into our Access Hubs.
CO-PRODUCED BY SPONSORED BY SUPPORTED BY Crediting
SATURDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Festival Credits
Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee
Chair Jeffrey Yap
Vice Chair Ken Tong
Secretary James Wong
Treasurer Anna Yim
Local Business Liaison Julia Robinson
Birmingham Chinese Women’s Association
Overseas Chinese Association School
Birmingham Chinese Society
Chinese Community Centre - Birmingham
Birmingham Chinatown Lions Club
Birmingham Chinese School
Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is on a mission to provide that “goosebumps” feeling through memorable and extraordinary experiences. We see the streets of Birmingham as a stage, with programmes, productions and events in collaboration with partners across the city.
To find out more visit: birminghamhippodrome.com/festivals
Festivals & Sites Team
Head of Festivals & Sites Matt Evans
Festivals & Sites Producer Ben Pickering
Assistant Producer Olive Amos
Production Coordinator Beth Kiddie
Technical Coordinator Sherelle Robbins
The team is supported by colleagues across Birmingham Hippodrome, plus dedicated freelancers and volunteers who support with the planning and delivery of the festival.
We are also grateful for the donations, partnership or in-kind support received from: Rainbow Casino, Chung Ying, The Southside Building & Birmingham City Council.
The previous year’s festival photography used throughout this brochure is by Simon
Hadley.
Spotlight on Choy Lee Fut Lion & Dragon Dance Team
Choy Lee Fut Lion & Dragon Dance Team have over 30 years dance experience and are returning performers at Birmingham Chinese New Year Festival.
Do you have a favourite Chinese New Year tradition? If so please tell us about it?
What can we expect from your performance this year?
What people don’t know is that we train all year round. Chinese New Year is our busiest and most favourite time, it’s when we get to showcase a lot of what we do. You can expect a vibrant display of lion dancing, dragon dancing, Chinese drumming and percussion. You can also expect to see ‘Choy Sun’ the God of fortune and you’ll have plenty of photo opportunities with him and the lions!
What makes Chinese New Year in Birmingham so special?
It’s always a great day out, and a variety of acts and fantastic food to be enjoyed! It brings the community together and keeps the culture and traditions alive. Lion dancing is a very old tradition that not many people participate in, in the UK, we are proud to say we have a very talented young team to showcase the art and keep it going for future generations.
Our favourite Chinese New Year tradition is of course, lion dancing. We eat, sleep and breathe it! It is very tiring, but we always have a fun and amazing time together. With the lion, it is thought to bring positive energy and blessings for the year ahead which makes it so important and integral to the celebrations.
What does the Year of the Snake mean to you?
The Year of the Snake is associated with transformation and spiritual growth, always striving to be the best version of yourself. We wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!
You can see the lion dance for yourself throughout the weekend.
Happy New Year, Xin Nian Kuai Le (Mandarin), Sun Nin Faai Lok (Cantonese). Take a look back at recent years of luck and success celebrating Chinese New Year in Birmingham.
Chinese New Year Festival shines a spotlight on the fantastic talent within our region and we have been wowing audiences with both traditional and modern music, dance and theatre performances for many years, all welcoming a new year and the beginning of spring.
Also known as the Lunar New Year, the festival is celebrated by billions of people across the world on the first new moon of the new year and in Birmingham it has been celebrated by annual crowds of over 38,000 in a festival co-produced by Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome.
As we get ready to welcome the Year of the Snake we thought we’d take a look back over the Festival’s many highlights and unforgettable moments.
At the heart of each festival is Choy Lee Fut Lion & Dragon Dance Team who each year perform throughout the day with the Lions, Dragons and Buddha Man. They bring colour and energy whenever they perform and keep our traditional Chinese culture alive. The Lion Dance is one of the most important Chinese New Year traditions bringing prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year.
Over the years the festival has spread from our home in Southside and The Arcadian out to Bullring & Grand Central and beyond. It has been a highlight to see the lions, dragons, face changer and traditional fan dancers perform to huge crowds across the city. A chance for our traditional culture to be shared and a chance for everyone to join in the celebrations.
In Southside we have filled every corner of The Arcadian, Hippodrome Square and surrounding streets with our main stage of course but also with a craft market, street food and funfair creating a real festival family feel that results in a thriving day not just for the local community but for people who travel especially for Birmingham’s celebration.
Recent years have also seen us take over Birmingham Hippodrome itself, in its foyers with craft activities including the chance to learn traditional Chinese calligraphy, dance workshops to have a go at traditional fan dance and in the Patrick Studio with new work created by Birmingham-based East and South East Asian theatre makers.
Sound and colour bring unforgettable moments to every Chinese New Year Festival, the festival opens with a burst of sound with traditional firecrackers and closes with an explosion of fireworks, a spectacular colourful display packed full of vibrant colours particularly red. The fireworks display is known in Chinese culture to drive away bad spirits and monsters who are afraid of loud sounds and the colour red.
What Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee enjoy the most is seeing our community come together, alongside the wider communities of Birmingham, celebrating the best of Chinese culture and looking ahead to the New Year.
We look forward to working with Birmingham Hippodrome to create more unforgettable moments in the future.
Jeffrey Yap
Chair Birmingham
Chinese Festival Committee
Spotlight on DANS Chinese Dance & Performing Arts
We chatted to the face changing artist Dr Shuai Zhao from DANS Chinese Dance and Performing Arts who will be wowing the festival with a traditional magic performing art piece.
What do you enjoy most about performing as part of Chinese New Year in Birmingham?
It has been our honour to perform during the Chinese New Year celebrations in Birmingham over the last few years. It is our hope to make our traditional culture more popular to local audiences.
What can we expect from your performance this year?
We are bringing one of our special performances again this year - Magic Face Changing. This is a well-known ancient performing art from Sichuan Opera. ‘Faces’ on the artist will be changed magically and swiftly, with each ‘face’ depicting different characters from the opera. What makes Chinese New Year in Birmingham so special?
Chinese New Year celebrations in Birmingham have already become known as a must-go event for a huge number of audiences. We enjoy celebrating with people from different ethnic backgrounds and wish everyone best of luck.
Do you have a favourite Chinese New Year tradition? If so, please tell us about it.
A whole family meal on Chinese New Year’s Eve has been a long tradition in China. Up to 16 different dishes will be served on the table, which is absolutely a festival feast. We also enjoy watching some cultural performances, equivalent to the “Royal Variety Show”.
What does the Year of the Snake mean to you?
The Year of Snake is also known as the little dragon year. The snake in Chinese Zodiac could bring wisdom, transformation, calmness and creativity.
You can see Face Changer Sun 2 Feb between 12.30 - 5.30pm on the Uber Eats Stage.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Uber Eats’ top 5 restaurant recommendations
Caffe Anno
1 Masshouse Lane, Birmingham
Chinese New Year is a celebration, rich with tradition, a time for renewal, family, and sharing good fortune; the menu at Caffe Anno brings people together with vibrant, bold flavors from Korea. Whether you’re craving hearty Instant Ramen or a satisfying rice dish, there’s something for everyone. Pair your meal with refreshing milk teas, creamy milkshakes, or aromatic coffee. With interactive self-service stations for cotton candy and ice cream, Caffe Anno turns every meal into a fun, festive experience.
Must try… The Anno Combo Platter, a perfect sampling of our best-loved items, including crispy Korean Corn Dogs and juicy Korean Fried Chicken, each with delicious sauce options.
Chung Ying
16-18 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham
Chung Ying’s dishes are designed to be shared and enjoyed with loved ones, much like the spirit of Chinese New Year, which represents family, rebirth, and togetherness. We identify with the holiday’s themes of good fortune and unity because we think eating is a potent means of fostering relationships and commemorating life’s most significant events.
Must try… We recommend the delicate flavours of Dim Sum, the classic sizzling Cantonese Beef or Crispy Aromatic Duck & Pancakes.
Henry Wong
283 High Street, Harborne
Every dish Henry Wong in Harborne serves reflects the principles of Chinese New Year, which are family, fresh starts, and prosperity. We consider eating to be an experience that should be shared rather than merely a means of subsistence. With its vibrant flavours and use of fresh ingredients that exemplify the spirit of community, our cuisine honours the essence of Cantonese cookery.
Must try… The iconic Peking Duck, beautifully cooked Dim Sum or a hearty bowl of noodle soup, every bite reflects the skill and attention to detail that go into our cooking.
Itaewon Korean Restaurant
43-45 Station Street, Birmingham
Chinese New Year holds a special meaning for Itaewon Korean Restaurant, as it mirrors Korea’s Seollal traditionsa time to honor heritage, family, and new beginnings. It’s a season of togetherness and gratitude, much like the heart of our restaurant. The lively K-pop-inspired ambience creates a great atmosphere for solo diners and large gatherings, whether you’re here for a quick bite or a joyful feast with loved ones, Itaewon is where good food and great memories come together.
Must try…The irresistible flavors of dishes like Kimchi Jjigae, Tteokbokki, and our signature Budae Jjigae.
Wok2Vegan
20 Birmingham Road, Great Barr
Chinese New Year is a special time for reflection, renewal, and family. Many Chinese people embrace vegan or vegetarian meals during this period to honour traditions of purity, compassion, and starting the year with positive energy. Based in Great Barr, Wok2Vegan is proud to be Birmingham’s first fully vegan Chinese takeaway, serving up plant-based versions of classic dishes without compromising on flavour.
Our menu is packed with delicious, freshly prepared meals that combine authentic Chinese tastes and modern vegan innovation.
Ring in Chinese New Year with Every Bite, Delivered by Uber Eats!
‘A riot of colour and a real feast for the senses’ Seeing Dance
‘Visually thrilling’
Spotlight on Move Midlands
Move Midlands is a Birmingham based theatre company for East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) artists/creatives & New Earth Academy alumni. Building a more accessible theatre space for the wider ESEA community to explore theatre-making and to create new theatre work grounded in co-creation.
What do you enjoy most about performing as part of Chinese New Year in Birmingham?
As Move Midlands, an emerging Birmingham-based East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) led theatre company, we enjoy being part of the joy and the buzz, where we can connect with communities and audiences through the festival.
What can we expect from your performance this year?
This year Move Midlands will be presenting another new work – ‘Piece by Piece’ exploring the interconnectedness of our lives, and how we all play a part of it piece by piece.
The performance will showcase extracts and ensemble movements of a work in progress new writing. The performance will be followed by Playback Theatre - a unique form of improvisational theatre in which audience members are invited to share their stories and see them played back on the spot.
What makes Chinese New Year in Birmingham so special?
The festival welcomes all local communities and people together. The West Midlands has seen an increase in the East and Southeast Asian population however these communities remain severely under-represented in the creative/theatre industry.
Birmingham is host to amazing theatre and performance artists, Lunar New Year becomes a time where the East and Southeast Asian community celebrates the vibrancy of our imaginations and creativity.
What does the Year of the Snake mean to you?
Transformation and growth, which is reflected by the snake, as its shedding of skin symbolises renewal and the embracing of changes - which is what we look forward to as we, Move Midlands, take our step into the Lunar New Year.
This year Move Midlands will be presenting another new work ‘Piece by Piece’ Sun 2 Feb 2pm-3.30pm in the Patrick Studio-Thorp Street Entrance.
Spotlight on Pom Pom the Giant Panda
We chatted to firm family favourite, Pom Pom the Giant Panda as they prepare for the festival.
What do you enjoy most about performing as part of Chinese New Year in Birmingham?
The atmosphere of this event is our favourite part of the celebration and of course meeting all the wonderful people that help celebrate this wonderful event.
What can we expect from your performance this year?
You can expect a memorable experience of meeting the world’s friendliest giant panda, get a bear hug, snap a selfie and let the little ones share their new year wishes with our furry friend.
What makes Chinese New Year in Birmingham so special?
The Birmingham Chinese New Year celebration is one of the busiest and biggest events we take part in and we are honoured to be returning to celebrate Chinese New Year in the heart of Birmingham.
Do you have a favourite Chinese New Year tradition? If so, please tell us about it.
The Dragon and Lion dances of course! These dances are performed at Chinese New Year festivals, with lions symbolising luck and happiness, and dragons symbolising braveness and power. The colour and skill of these dances are magical.
What does the Year of the Snake mean to you?
Traditionally Snakes are associated with wisdom, elegance, charm, and transformation. People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be intuitive, strategic, and intelligent –similar to a panda.
You can find Pom Pom and say hello across the festival on Sat 1 & Sun 2 Feb!
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Partnering with Birmingham Hippodrome offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with over 200,000 people at three highly popular Festivals.
Festival visitors enjoy stunning performances by international artists, workshops, art installations and family-friendly activities across the city.
With packages starting from just £2,000, we can create a tailored package that perfectly suits the needs and budget of your business.
To find out more, please contact emmathompson@birminghamhippodrome.com.
2025/26 Festivals
Fabulous, fun and free for everyone!
B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival
10th Anniversary
May/June 2025
Far-reaching, dynamic, youthful and influential audience showcasing dance, rap and urban culture - reaching around 50,000 people throughout the weekend.
Birmingham Weekender Aug 2025
City-wide celebration, the perfect platform to reach a broad audience in the heart of the city! Reaching 150,000 people throughout the weekend.
Chinese New Year Feb 2026
Celebration of traditional performances, arts and crafts with a familyfriendly zone to welcome the new year reaching around 40,000 people throughout the weekend. To sponsor please contact emmathompson@ birminghamhippodrome. com or jeff@midlandlinen. com
FESTIVAL MAP FUNFAIR
RIDES
MARKET STALLS
STREET FOOD STALLS
THE UBER EATS STAGE
PERFOMANCES ON SUNDAY ONLY
PERFORMANCE AREA
THE LION’S DEN - CHOY LEE FUT
CRAFTS & THEATRE
PATRICK STUDIO - THORP STREET
ACCESS HUB
TOILETS
FIRST AID
ROAD CLOSURE
THORP ST / INGE ST / HURST ST
CYCLE PARKING
HIRE - DOWNLOAD BERYL APP
BUS STOP
CAR PARKING
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We hope you enjoy the festival! We would love to hear your thoughts and would be grateful if you could take a few moments to fill in our very short online survey about your experience at Birmingham’s Chinese New Year Celebrations. Scan the QR code or go to: birminghamhippodrome.com/chinese-new-year-2025-feedback/