Chinese cultural events in London

Cultural events come as an ocean of pure delight in our otherwise uneventful lives. They are indeed a great way to get to know the country and its distinctive culture.

Chinese cultural events in London are a spectacular visual treat in the traditional Chinese hallmark style, full of music, dance, fun and fiesta!

London Chinese Cultural Centre (CCC)

Get set to face the glitter and pomp that awaits the iron gates of the London Chinese Cultural Centre…

Annual Events

One of the most prominent not- for- profit arts organisations in London, the CCC organises Annual Chinese cultural events ranging from performing arts, films, festivals, art exhibitions, Chinese Opera, acrobatics, and martial arts, which give wings to your soaring imagination.

Dance and Mime Theatre Company

The CCC organises fusion and traditional dances with themes woven around the east and west of China. They are broadcast to the public at the Dance and Mime Theatre Company along with other dance, music and theatrical shows.

London Chinese Orchestra

Instrumentalists from China, Taiwan & Hong Kong enthral us with their prowess in Erhu (2 stringed fiddle), Pipa (4 stringed Chinese lute), Di & Xiao (bamboo vertical & horizontal flutes), Yangqin (dulcimer) & heng (wind instrument).

The London Chinese Orchestra performs in sync with the Dance and Mime Theatre Company to create an aura of cultural fantasy around London!

New Year Celebrations in Chinatown

Chinatown offers a whiff of newness to its first visitor. It captures one and all with its abundance of Chinese delights on display.

The New Year celebrations at Chinatown are a discovery that takes your breath away. Celebrations and performances are a way of life during the Chinese New Year. The city sees decorations of the highest order with Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown decked up in all its glory!

Chinese Film Festivals and Cinema Halls

The London Chinese Cultural Centre organises film festivals and film screenings at Chinese Film Society (CFS) all throughout the year. These festivals offer a mix of every genre of Chinese film that open your eyes to a world of traditional and modern Chinese cultural drama.

Curzon Soho-This newly revamped cinema at the heart of London town is a fashionable retreat for the young and happening Chinese crowd. Curzon Soho has a monthly changing cycle, which incorporates popular Chinese films with subtitles.

BFI South bank (National Film Theatre) -A much-loved joint for serious film buffs, BFI Southbank is one of the best cinemas in London. Chinese film festivals and screenings are regularly done at BFI Southbank. Interviews and talks by film directors and famous film personalities can be caught at BFI Southbank on a regular basis.

Chinese Art Exhibitions

Catch them fresh at:

Hai Gallery- Exclusively for Chinese contemporary art, Hai gallery features works by exceptionally talented budding Chinese artists.

Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art-Promoting the study of Chinese art and culture in London, the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art holds an exquisite collection of Chinese ceramics and other artefacts from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing porcelain that belongs to the 10th C to the 18th C.

Chinese Contemporary- Conducts solo shows of Chinese artists at its London gallery and other public museums in Europe, an ideal place to buy, sell, collect or curate contemporary art.

Chinese cultural events loom large in London! Go enjoy them with gusto!