# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free Lunar New Year Carnival at Asia Market Ballymount, 21– 22 Feb 2026, with food, lion dance, music, kids' fun and culture.About this EventLunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026Join us for an extraordinary two-day celebration as Asia Market Ballymount transforms into a spectacular hub of Asian culture, cuisine, and tradition. This February, we're inviting you to a FREE family festival that promises unforgettable memories, delicious discoveries, and immersive cultural experiences for all ages.When: Saturday, 21st February 2026 and Sunday, 22nd February 2026Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Asia Market, Ballymount, DublinTicket: Completely FREE!Prepare your taste buds for an authentic Asian feast! Throughout the weekend, curated food trucks will serve up mouthwatering Lunar New Year delicacies that capture the essence of celebration.Inside the store, popular brands will be offering complimentary food samplings, giving you the perfect opportunity to discover new ingredients and tastes to take home. Plus, don't miss our live cooking demonstrations, where you'll learn the secrets behind authentic Asian dishes and pick up tips to recreate them in your own kitchen.Food Samplings and Cooking Demonstrations(12:00 PM to 5:00 PM)Enjoy continuous tastings and live demonstrations from leading Asian brands, including:Ajinomoto dumpling tastingsAjinomoto ramen soup cooking demonstrationFresh Asia dumpling tastingsYeo’s cooking demonstration and tastingsSamplings of Malaysian pandan kaya by DolleeSamplings of Chimac SaucesYakult drink samplingsCooking demonstration by Amoy WestmillFood TrucksA selection of exciting food trucks will be onsite, serving freshly prepared dishes throughout the event:Sonny’s KFC, serving delicious Korean fried chickenLittle Catch Seafood, offering seafood favouritesXian Street Food, serving authentic Chinese street delicaciesLion Dance Performance (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)Watch in awe as traditional lion dancers bring good fortune and prosperity to life with their vibrant costumes and enchanting movements. But the magic doesn't stop there. For the first time ever, we're inviting you to become part of the tradition! Join our exclusive lion dance workshop, where expert performers will guide attendees through the art form, teaching you the steps, rhythm, and spirit behind this cultural practice.Guzheng Performance (12:00 - 4:00 pm)Let the elegant sounds of the guzheng take you to ancient China. Expert musicians will perform on this traditional Chinese instrument, creating a captivating environment that weaves through the festivities. These mesmerising performances will showcase the beauty and complexity of Chinese classical musicFace Painting for Kids (12:00 - 3:00 pm)We haven't forgotten our youngest guests! Children can explore their creativity at our face painting workshop, where talented artists will transform little faces into beautiful horses – the perfect way to honour the Year of the Horse. Watch their eyes light up as they become part of the celebration in the most colourful way possible.Gather your family and friends for a weekend filled with laughter, learning, and delicious bites.Don't miss this opportunity to welcome the Year of the Horse in true style. Mark your calendars now and get ready to gallop into the new year with us!Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLion Dance Performance, Workshop & Photo Op?: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PMGuzheng Performance (Chinese Harp)?: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMFace Painting for Kids?: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PMCooking Demonstrations - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin-12/lunar-new-year-carnival-celebrations-2026-at-asia-market-ballymount/100001980378630795 - **Event Categories**: kids, chinese-new-year, food-drinks, entertainment, art, carnivals, workshops, music, fine-arts, mid-autumn-festivals, performances, festivals, dance, food-truck-festivals, calendar, drawing-painting - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Dublin 12 - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Asia Market - **lat**: 53.31871719999999 - **long**: -6.356073299999999 - **full address**: Asia Market, Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Rd Lower, Fox-And-Geese, Dublin 12, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ab5eeb54d2046950d66771712a247b1105860caa436ff1b67744d42261b61a57-rimg-w1200-h600-dc161719-gmir.jpg?v=1769233963 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount being held? - **A:** Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Asia Market, Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Rd Lower, Fox-And-Geese, Dublin 12, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount? - **A:** Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount is organized by Asia Market. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin 12, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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