2026 Happy Chinese New Year (Sweden) Upcoming Events
Galloping to Success and Blessings Overflowing in Sweden! The Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Happy Chinese New Year Activities is Here! This year, China Cultural Center in Stockholm has meticulously curated a series of spectacular Spring Festival celebrations. From dazzling lantern displays to immersive digital experiences, from poetic arts to traditional dances, and from bustling temple fairs to enchanting winter scenery, the joy and warmth of Chinese New Year will stay with you throughout. Whether you are in Stockholm, Gothenburg, or passing through Arlanda Airport, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the charm of Chinese New Year! We warmly welcome you to join with family and friends to celebrate the auspicious Year of the Horse together!
“Nihao! China” Horse Lantern Show
Every year during the Spring Festival, a non-heritage lantern exhibition from China illuminates and warms the cold nights of Stockholm. This year, galloping horses carrying auspicious light will officially kick off the series of Spring Festival celebrations! Symbolizing success and leaps forward, these majestic horses will create a dreamlike festive atmosphere in Kungsträdgården with their radiant glow. The exhibition will run from February 2 to February 28.
“Nihao! China” Horse Lantern Lighting Ceremony
In Chinese traditional culture, the horse symbolizes success and leap forward, while in Swedish culture, it is also regarded as an auspicious totem. At 16:30 on February 1, 2026, let us gather at Stockholm’s Kungsträdgården. Accompanied by dragon and lion dances, music, and blessings, we will witness the spectacular moment when the Year of the Horse Lantern Exhibition illuminates the square, praying for happiness and welcoming the arrival of the Chinese New Year.
Show Date: 2026.02.02 – 2026.02.28
Lighting Ceremony Time: 2026.02.01, 16:30
Address: Kungsträdgården
Open to the public, no registration required.
Reflections of Poems Art Exhibition
Where Poetry Meets Art: A Profound Dialogue Between Chinese and Swedish expressions, this exhibition dwells into the resonant interplay between poetry and painting, showcasing illustrations specially created by Chinese artist duo LAM&Cherry in response to the renowned Swedish poet Bengt Berg’s poems. The exhibition unfolds along the narrative thread of Bengt Berg’s poetry and the artistic depth of Lam&Cherry. You are warmly invited to the exhibition hall of China Cultural Center in Stockholm to immerse yourself in the dialogue between poetic verses and ink artistry. Bengt Berg has published over 40 poetry collections, participated in numerous poetry festivals worldwide, and his works have been translated into many languages such as Chinese, English, and Spanish.
Chinese New Year’s Poetry and Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony
On February 5th at 17:00, poetry and art enthusiasts are warmly invited to join Swedish poet Bengt Berg, Chinese artist duo Lam&Cherry, and other special guests at China Cultural Center in Stockholm. Together, let us appreciate music and paintings, immerse ourselves in the artistic conception of poetry, and usher in the New Year with poetic grace.
Interactive Art Workshop ´You are also a poet´
On February 7th at 13:00, the artist duo Lam&Cherry lead the audience into the Chinese world through Chinese characters. Through each person’s writing, a poetic and everyday contemporary ink art is formed.
Exhibition Date: 2026.02.05 – 2026.03.07
Chinese New Year’s Poetry and Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony Time：February 5th, 17:00
Interactive Art Workshop ´You are also a poet´ Time：February 7th, 13:00
Address: China Cultural Center in Stockholm
Online Registration：Please send an email to:
booking@cccstockholm.org
Your reservation is successful only when a confirmation email from the organizer is received.
Rhythm of The Orient – Chinese Classical Dance Series Activities
“China’s Stories” – An Introduction to Chinese Classical Dance
On February 9th at 17:00, senior dance artist and choreographer Zhou Wencai from the China National Coal Mine Art Troupe will guide you through the techniques and cultural essence of Chinese classical and ethnic dance, exploring the millennia-old charm and emotional expression embodied in “hand movements, eye expressions, body postures, techniques, and steps.” The artists will also share behind-the-scenes creative stories and engage in interactive exchanges with the audience. This is a rare opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the unique aesthetics of Chinese dance, as well as a professional preview ahead of the China National Coal Mine Art Troupe’s performances in Sweden.
Speaker: Zhou Wencai
Mr. Zhou Wencai is a senior choreographer at the China National Coal Mine Art Troupe. He has contributed to the choreography of numerous major performances and large-scale events, while also independently creating a series of distinctive personal dance works. With profound artistic expertise and extensive creative experience, he has established a remarkable reputation in the field of dance choreography.
Date: 2026.02.09, 17:00
Address: China Cultural Center in Stockholm
Speaker: Zhou Wencai
Language: Chinese & English
Online Registration：Please send an email to:
booking@cccstockholm.org
Your reservation is successful only when a confirmation email from the organizer is received.
Gala Performance of Chinese Classical Dance
A high-caliber audio-visual feast is about to captivate the stage! The China National Coal Mine Art Troupe, a prestigious national-level artistic ensemble from China, will present a mesmerizing performance of Chinese classical dance for Swedish audiences. With a rich history and a powerhouse lineup, this renowned cultural troupe brings to life millennia-old Chinese cultural heritage through the art of dance. Showcasing the essence of Chinese classical choreography, the performers weave poetry with their bodies and rhythm with their steps, offering a poetic spectacle that seamlessly blends traditional aesthetics with modern stage expression.
Date: 2026.02.10
Time: 17:30
Address: Dansens hus, Barnhusgatan 12-14, 111 24 Stockholm
No registration, admission with invitation only.
Snow Rhyme In The East – China’s Icy Realm Photo Exhibition
This exhibition employs photography as a medium to systematically present the unique ice and snow landscapes, lifestyles, and winter tourism resources of northeastern China. Through four sections—City of Ice and Snow, Winter Celebrations, Speed on Snow, and Circle of Life—it explores how ice and snow shape urban forms, cultivate lifestyles, invigorate winter sports, and sustain ecosystems in extreme cold. This is more than just an exhibition; it is a journey through ice and snow that can be seen, experienced, and remembered. Selected stunning winter scenes will also be dynamically displayed on high-definition large screens at Arlanda Airport.
Exhibition Date: 2026.02.02 – 2026.03.02
Address: Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Open to the public, no registration required.
Exhibition Date: 2026.02.11 – 2026.03.06
Address:Consulate-General of China in Gothenburg, Grönsakstorget 3, Gothenburg
Admission with invitation only.
“Nihao! China” Digital Experience Gallery
The Ancient Road of The Three Kingdoms: Millennium Adventure at Jianmen Pass
The Ancient Road of The Three Kingdoms: Millennium Adventure at Jianmen Pass, an immersive walking VR experience project, you will travel back to the Three Kingdoms era (220–280 AD), embarking on a 15-minute immersive adventure. You will find yourself at the heart of the spectacular and perilous ancient Shu Road, adn feel the grandeur and peril of the ancient Shu Road, hear the clash of swords echo across the Three Kingdoms battlefields, and witness the unyielding spirit of heroes. Jianmen Pass awaits you to uncover its millennium-old legend.
Date: 2026.02.03 – 2026.03.12
Address: China Cultural Center in Stockholm
Online Registration：https://www.eventbrite.se/e/1981296387831
Please present the confirmation email at the event entrance.
Chinese New Year Temple Fair
During the Chinese New Year, China Cultural Center in Stockholm in collaboration with Air China and various schools, will host a vibrant Chinese New Year temple fair. We have prepared special New Year’s fun packs and interactive games for everyone to enjoy—come and experience the “indescribable joy” of the temple fair together!
Date: 2026.02.01 – 2026.03.18
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