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Year of the Horse
17th February – 3rd March 2026
Watch this space for more information on the biggest celebration of Chinese New Year outside of Asia, in the West End of London. Discover all the best ways to celebrate the Year of the Horse, from parades and performances across Chinatown to traditional Chinese food and limited edition Lunar New Year products from your favourite brands.
“Wish each other "Xin Nian Kuai Le" (Happy New Year in Mandarin) or "Sun Nin Faai Lok" (in Cantonese)”
In partnership with The London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA)
Chinese New Year Parade
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Chinatown London. On Saturday and Sunday 21st and 22nd February, London will take to the streets of the West End to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Visit Chinatown this Lunar New Year for the lively parade, stunning performances and displays, immersive activities for the whole family and plenty of authentic East and Southeastern Asian restaurants to choose from.
EAT & DRINK
Year of the Horse Specials at Din Tai Fung
This Lunar New Year, Din Tai Fung marks the Year of the Fire Horse with a limited-edition menu inspired by strength, warmth and abundance. Available from 9-22 February, the seasonal specials reflect the Fire Horse’s energetic spirit through robust proteins, warming broths and generous sharing dishes.
The menu features Soy Noodle Salad, light and delicately seasoned; Dynamite Prawns, crisp and celebratory; Prawn & Egg Fried Rice with XO Sauce, Beef Tenderloin with Broccoli, Lion’s Head Meatball Soup, Chicken & Prawn Tom Yum Xiao Long Bao and more. To toast the season, Din Tai Fung Bar as also introduced two Lunar New Year drinks. The Golden Longan Sour and the Goji & Passionfruit Tea, served hot.
Radley
Discover Radley's latest collectible celebrating the Year of the Horse. The leather bag is designed with a green backdrop and jasmine flowers, two of this year's lucky symbols. Look closely to see the iconic Scottie mascot alongside this year's zodiac animal.
Paul Smith
To welcome the Year of the Horse, Paul Smith present a special capsule collection, featuring the horse. From boxers to cufflinks, shirts and socks, discover the collection now.
SHOP
'RIDING THE CLOUDS' at Swatch
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Swatch's vibrant timepiece dedicated to the Year of the Horse, created in collaboration with former Swatch Art Peace Hotel artist-in-residence Yu Wenjie.The watch features two horses against a background of flames and drifting clouds in multi-coloured print with gold-coloured hour and minute hands that glow in the dark, symbolising luck and prosperity and making the perfect, unique gift for the new year.
