Lunar New Year Celebration
Come along to The Burrell Collection on Saturday 21st February and experience a jam-packed programme of events, for all ages, in celebration of the Lunar New Year!
About Lunar New Year Celebration
| 21st February 2026 | |
| From 11am | |
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The Burrell Collection 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums | |
| Visit the event website here |
Enter the Year of the Horse! Celebrate with us at the Burrell Collection as we welcome a new year in the Lunar calendar.
Included in the celebrations are a show-stopping lion dance performance, workshops and calligraphy, PLUS free face painting, crafts and talks.
The whole day is free and there is no need to book - spaces for some workshops are limited and these will be available on a first come first served basis (sign-up available at reception).
Full programme TBC!
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