Chinese New Year

About

- Year of the Pig campaign identity, following the BID’s series of designs created by international artist Stanley Chow

- Penny Coin Piglet: a giant straw sculpture by international artist Alex Rinsler

- Chinese Food Market in St Ann’s Square

- Red lanterns decorating the city’s shopping streets

- Special events at Manchester Central Library and Manchester Art Gallery

- Promotions and VIP events across city centre shops, bars and restaurants

- Sunday Dragon Parade, entertainment, stalls and fireworks in Albert Square and Chinatown, organised by FCAM.

Map & Directions

What's Nearby

Manchester Town Hall

Built in 1877, Manchester Town Hall is a Victorian, neo-gothic classic and home of the...

0 miles away
Albert Square

Gothic heart of Manchester city centre. Home to the town hall and many seasonal events.

0.02 miles away
Central Library

An incomparable venue in the city.

0.02 miles away

Manchester Art Gallery

Showcasing internationally renowned and Designated collections of fine art, decorative...

0.13 miles away
The John Rylands Library

A late-Victorian, neo-Gothic masterpiece

0.22 miles away
Royal Exchange Theatre

Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre Company transforms the way people see theatre, each...

0.24 miles away
All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes is Manchester’s premier luxury bowling destination. Mixing boutique...

0.26 miles away
Manchester Opera House

A popular calling point for touring productions and concerts, including big-name West End...

0.26 miles away
Chinatown

The oriental centre of the city.

0.26 miles away
Manchester Central

Manchester Central is an award winning, globally renowned venue in the heart of one of...

0.27 miles away
Great Northern Warehouse

The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse...

0.28 miles away
Bridgewater Hall

Enjoy concerts ranging from classical and jazz through to world and popular music.

0.29 miles away
Shambles Square

Shambles Square is a historic square situated right next to Exchange Square Metrolink...

0.29 miles away
Spinningfields

One of the city’s most vibrant destinations, Spinningfields is a thriving hub for work,...

0.34 miles away
People's History Museum

The history of working people in Britain.

0.35 miles away
Palace Theatre

A popular calling point for touring productions and concerts, including big-name West End...

0.35 miles away

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