Dublin Lunar New Year 2026 Dates: 14th February – 22nd February 2026 Location: Various venues across Dublin Dublin comes alive this February with a colourful celebration of the Lunar New Year. Marking the Year of the Horse, this vibrant festival blends traditional culture with modern creativity through a packed programme of events across the city. Families can enjoy free drop-in workshops, live performances, street festivities, exhibitions, food experiences and more — many of them specially designed for children and young people. Here are some of the standout family-friendly events taking place during the festival: 🎨 Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th February Auspicious Eight: Fire Horse Edition Flux, Dublin A striking art exhibition presented by Takeaway Collective, featuring Irish-based artists connected to Lunar New Year traditions. 📦 Saturday 14th – Friday 20th February Horse Artpack for Families and Schools Downloadable activity pack by artist Heather Grey Creative home and classroom activities to mark the Year of the Horse. 🎬 Sunday 15th February Online Spirit of the Horse: Family Creative Workshop National Gallery of Ireland (Online) Create colourful, abstract horse-themed art from home in this accessible online session for all ages. 🎨 Sunday 15th February Family Drop-in New Year Creativity Workshop National Gallery of Ireland Led by artist Chun Zhu Wang, this hands-on art session welcomes children to explore Lunar New Year through...