Lunar New Year Carnival Celebrations 2026 at Asia Market Ballymount

Join 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 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Asia Market, Ballymount, Dublin

Ticket: 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.

(12:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

Enjoy continuous tastings and live demonstrations from leading Asian brands, including:

• Ajinomoto dumpling tastings
• Ajinomoto ramen soup cooking demonstration
• Fresh Asia dumpling tastings
• Yeo’s cooking demonstration and tastings
• Samplings of Malaysian pandan kaya by Dollee
• Samplings of Chimac Sauces
• Yakult drink samplings
• Cooking demonstration by Amoy Westmill

A selection of exciting food trucks will be onsite, serving freshly prepared dishes throughout the event:

• Sonny’s KFC, serving delicious Korean fried chicken
• Little Catch Seafood, offering seafood favourites
• Xian Street Food, serving authentic Chinese street delicacies

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.

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 music

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!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Asia Market, Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Rd Lower, Fox-And-Geese, Dublin 12, Ireland

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