To celebrate Lunar New Year, Hong Kong Cultural Community and co-organisers have announced that the beloved Lunar New Year Fair will be making a return to Manchester this February, featuring more than 120 diverse vendors. Offering a mix of cultural festivities, mouth-watering cuisine, and vibrant performances, this one’s an absolute must-visit for families, Asian food lovers and the curious alike.
The event, which will mark the arrival of the Year of the Horse, will take place on February 14 and 15, 2026 at Market Street, Exchange Square and New Cathedral Street, known for hosting Manchester’s renowned Christmas Markets, with over 120 stalls to browse.
Whether you’re a raging foodie after some gyozas, a crafty queen looking to hone their skills in ceramics or quilling, or just fancy having a mooch and chatting with locals and visitors alike, the Lunar New Year Fair is perfect for an afternoon out.
Which traders will be at Lunar New Year Fair Manchester 2026?
Plenty of incredible traders will be raring to share their livelihoods with the people of Manchester at the Lunar New Year Fair 2026 including:
Manchester Market Street – M1 1PD
- 3D Corner
- 6dots.co
- 852Tufting
- Amiee Workshop
- B2handmade
- Balloon2
- Bonham Tree Aid CIC
- Cats 1st UK
- Ceiba Floristry Ltd
- chillchillcats
- Down the Rabbit-Hole
- DustykidUK
- EARTH.er
- Fleur Belles
- Francoz Garden
- GlowHK
- Go with the throw pottery
- Goodday x Smiley
- Handmade by Chieri Hayama
- HawHawHouse
- HKG CERAMIC STUDIO
- hkg_eyewear_mcr
- homework
- Hong Kong Cultural Community CIC
- Hong Kong_IN
- Hyssop and Bird
- Igloo Build
- JO’s Bulbzzle
- Joyful point
- Kayztyle
- Kim & Jim’s Artwork Store
- kittimeowmochi
- KJ Workshop
- Klothoknit
- lazyfashion
- Little Book Kids
- Little Refreshment
- lolohoihoi
- LOTTe
- Love ur Amulet
- m.o_mineyeah
- Made in Wonderland
- MadebyChichi.L
- Man Man Quilling Art
- Manimu Limited
- MCC candle
- Momentum
- My.crystal.hk
- NICOIN
- Nostalgia Accessories uk
- oneministore
- Pair Pair Full
- Prospine Chiropractic Limited
- Read First Bookshop
- Salford Hongkongers CIC
- Sangriababe
- Shine On Everyday
- Slow Downshift Leather Design
- So Blossom Accessories
- Soleil Fume
- Stockport Hongkongers CIG
- Takarajimado
- The Sanctuary
- Trafford Hongkongers CIC
- Urban Botany
- World Jewish Relief
- Yannie Soap
- Yuzen Workshop
- In Common Breath
- Pulse HK News
Manchester New Cathedral Street – M1 1AD
- _r.nailsss
- 388
- alice in the meowmeowland
- Cha Cha
- CHC
- Chilli Crafts
- COSTCO WHOLESALE
- Cupcake Mortgage
- DD Mall Limited
- deflorairyuk
- Dolphin Love Café
- Easy Wine UK
- Fully Cakies
- handmade_cat
- JadeiteHKER
- JW Bakery
- KAMCHI HONG KONG
- Kasumi Bakery
- Kiki’s Bakery UK
- MaliMaly Durian
- Mini.Mimmmy
- Monami
- Oppa Kitchen/Bubble Land
- Piczzle Photobooth
- RehabWell 360 Physiotherapy and Healthcare
- Sake Concierge
- Solar Bakery
- Soulage Patisserie
- Spicy Hot Monkey
- thetype.writer
- UK Dried Seafood Ltd
- uksontos_love_anson
- Uncle E Limited
- United HongKong Business Association
- Vet mama
- WWW Mart
Manchester Exchange Square – M3 1BD
- 80’s street food
- Amazing Gyoza
- Flowing Sky
- Garden of Peach Taiwan Ramen
- Harcourt
- Honey Snacks Home
- Lady An Sweet
- Lam Flvour
- Littlewood Kitchen (a cup of tea)
- Memories Cafe Bar
- Siu Mai Bar
- Tea A Minute
- Tsui Tak Supreme Foods Ltd
- V are Hungry
What else is happening at the Lunar New Year fair?
Alongside incredible stalls, Lunar New Year Fair 2026 will showcase:
- Traditional Lion Dance – akin to the famous dragon parade in other Lunar New Year celebrations
- Dance parade
- Cultural exchange zone
- Movie screenings
- Guided tours – volunteer-led cultural storytelling
- Traditional and modern music performances
With organisation by Bury Market regulars Moliuliu Store, Pretty Good Events Company Ltd, and Hong Kong Cultural Community CIC (HKCC), Lunar New Year Fair is set to be bigger than ever.
Partners include Hong Kong Volunteers in Manchester, Salford Hongkongers CIC, BFF, Hong Kong Film Festival UK, Sunflower Manchester, Migrant Support and Trafford Hongkongers, so you can be sure of an authentic and joyous experience.