Lion Dance is an essential Chinese New Year experience. And if you are seeking out where to watch lion dance performances over the Chinese New Year 2026 in Singapore, we’ve put together a list for your convenience to track them down around the island.
The lion dance is believed to bring good luck, prosperity and happiness. Performed by a troupe of dancers wearing a lion costume, it has an origin story in the tale about the legendary creature Nian. With rousing drumming, cymbals, and gongs to create a lively and festive atmosphere, it is no wonder that lion dance is such a popular activity during Chinese New Year.
The Lion Dance is where tradition meets excitement, symbolising prosperity, good luck, and protection.
An energetic lion dance will be the highlight of any celebration or event.
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Lion Dance Troupes in Singapore
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Lion Dance Singapore
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If you wish to book a lion dance in Singapore that will leave your guests thrilled and in awe, be sure to book a professional lion dance troupe that will deliver an unforgettable performance such as Lion Dance Singapore. The troupe delivers performances that blend tradition with modern showmanship, offering high-energy routines tailored to any occasion. Whether it is for a wedding, a festive celebration, or a corporate event, Lion Dance Singapore will bring heart-pounding excitement to your event. Find out more about Lion Dance Singapore.
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Lion Dance Singapore by Clovie
Lion Dance Singapore by Clovie prides itself on the professionalism and the top calibre of its lion dance troupe. Regardless of the occasion or venue, Lion Dance Singapore has the right lion dance entertainers and mask changing performers. Other performances provided include LED dance performances, including LED lions and LED dragons. Lion Dance Singapore by Clovie also incorporates lucky colours and elements into their quality props, showcasing their commitment to their clients’ celebrations.
The troupe shows up on time and delivers Chinese New Year performances with finesse. Apart from Chinese New Year, Lion Dance Singapore also performs at birthday celebrations, company conferences, dinner and dance as well as award nights. Lion Dance Singapore is there to serve your celebratory needs. Find out more about Lion Dance Singapore by Clovie.
Where to Watch Lion Dance Performances in Singapore for Chinese New Year 2026
Here’s where you can watch lion dance 2026 Singapore during the Chinese New Year period. We’ve included some dragon dance performances too!
While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, you may wish to double-check with the venue on the timing and details in case of any changes. Please do click on the link next to the performance that you wish to attend, in case of any changes to the schedule.
Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Giant IMM: Lion Dance Performance, 2 pm. Get more details.
- One Punggol: Pole Lion Dance and Dragon Dance, 6 pm to 10 pm. Get more details.
- Pagoda Street: Lion Dance Performance, 2 pm. Get more details.
Sunday, 18 January 2026
- Giant Tampines Hypermarket: Lion Dance Performance, 2 pm. Get more details.
Saturday, 24 January 2026
- Giant Northshore Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 2 pm. Get more details.
- Smith Street: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details.
- Pagoda Street: Lion Dance Performance, 1.30 pm. Get more details.
- Anchorvale Village: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details.
- Prime Supermarket Blk 373 Bukit Batok: Lion Dance, part of the Carlsberg Roadshow being held from 9 am to 12 pm. Get more details here.
Sunday, 25 January 2026
- Giant Tampines Hypermarket: Lion Dance Performance, 2 pm. Get more details.
- Buangkok Square: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details.
- Hougang RiverCourt: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details.
- Prime Supermarket Blk 962 Jurong West: Lion Dance, part of the Carlsberg Roadshow being held from 9 am to 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Prime Supermarket Blk 678A Woodlands: Lion Dance, part of the Carlsberg Roadshow being held from 3 pm to 6 pm. Get more details here.
- Asian Civilisations Museum: Lion Dance Performance, 3 pm, ACM Green. Get more details.
Thursday, 29 January 2026
- Bras Basah Complex: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details.
Saturday, 31 January 2026
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre: Catch Fo He lions, Golden lions, Hainanese lions, Fujian Green Lion and Hakka Qilin in action at the following times –
- 1 pm: Fujian Lion Dance
- 3 pm: Hainanese Lion Dance
- 4 pm: Hakka Qilin Dance
- 5 pm: Golden Lion Dance
- 6 pm: Fo He Lion
- Lanterns of Unity, Lighting Up Nee Soon: Lion & Dragon Dance Performances. Event from 6.30 pm to 10 pm, Hardcourt beside Yishun MRT. Get more details.
- Marina Square: Lion Dance Performances, 1 pm & 5 pm. Get more details.
- Giant Tampines Hypermarket: Lion Dance Performance, 11 pm. Get more details.
- Giant Pioneer Mall: Lion Dance Performance, 10 am. Get more details.
- Smith Street: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details.
- Pagoda Street: Lion Dance Performance, 6 pm. Get more details.
- CSC @ Tessensohn: Lion Dance, 1.30 pm (part of the Lunar New Year Bazaar activities). Get more details and register here.
- Woodlands North Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Fajar Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details here.
- Rivervale Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details.
- Oasis Terraces: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details.
- Prime Supermarket Blk 253 Choa Chu Kang: Lion Dance, part of the Carlsberg Roadshow being held from 9 am to 12 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Woodlands 888: Lion Dance Performance, 9.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Sun Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 10.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Sembawang Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Canberra Road Blk 511: Lion Dance Performance, 12.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice 653B Punggol Drive: Lion Dance Performance, 1.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Waterway Point: Lion Dance Performance, 2.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Punggol Oasis: Lion Dance Performance, 3.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Rivervale Mall: Lion Dance Performance, 4.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Square 2: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Our Tampines Hub: Lion Dance Performance, 6.30 pm. Get more details here.
Sunday, 1 February 2026
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre: Catch Fo He lions, Hainanese lions, Fujian Green Lion and Hakka Qilin in action at the following times –
- 1 pm: Fujian Lion Dance
- 3 pm: Hainanese Lion Dance
- 4 pm: Hakka Qilin Dance
- 5 pm: Fo He Lion
- Marina Square: Lion Dance Performances, 1 pm & 5 pm. Get more details.
- Giant IMM: Lion Dance Performance, 4 pm. Get more details.
- Sembawang Mart: Lion Dance Performance, 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Taman Jurong Shopping Cente: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details here.
- Loyang Point: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details.
- Pasir Ris West Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details.
- FairPrice Clementi A (Blk 451): Lion Dance Performance, 9.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Clementi Blk 352: Lion Dance Performance, 10.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest My Village: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Serangoon North Ave 1: Lion Dance Performance, 12.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Rivervale Shores: Lion Dance Performance, 1.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Rivervale Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 2.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Tiong Bahru Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 3.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Jalan Tiga: Lion Dance Performance, 4.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice New Upper Changi: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Siglap New Market: Lion Dance Performance, 6.30 pm. Get more details here.
Thursday, 5 February 2026
- Kitchener Complex: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details.
Saturday, 7 February 2026
- Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre: Lion Dance Competition & Live Screening (Ticketed). Ticketing details will be announced via Chinatown Festivals’ official social media platforms. Find out more about what’s on during the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations.
- Marina Square: Lion Dance Performances, 1 pm & 5 pm. Get more details.
- SAFRA Toa Payoh: Lion & Dragon Dance Performance with Caiqing at the LNY Celebration, 10 am to 10.20 am, Atrium Level 1. Get more details.
- SAFRA Punggol: Lion Dance Performance at the LNY Celebration, 10 am to 11 am, Drop-off Point. Get more details.
- SAFRA Tampines: Lion Dance Performance at the LNY Celebration, 11.30 am to 12 pm, Lobby Front Porch. Get more details.
- SAFRA Jurong: Lion Dance Performance at the LNY Celebration, 2 pm to 2.20 pm, Atrium Level 2. Get more details.
- SAFRA Yishun: Lion Dance Performance at the LNY Celebration, 3 pm to 3.30 pm, Front Porch. Get more details.
- Giant Tampines Hypermarket: Lion Dance Performances, 11.30 am & 6 pm. Get more details.
- 888 Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Greenridge Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details here.
- Plantation Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details.
- Depot Heights Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details.
- FairPrice Taman Jurong Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 9.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Jalan Teck Whye: Lion Dance Performance, 10.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Yew Tee MRT: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Limbang Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 12.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Dairy Farm Residences: Lion Dance Performance, 1.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Coronation Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 2.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest The Centrepoint: Lion Dance Performance, 3.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest 111 Somerset: Lion Dance Performance, 4.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Orchard Grand Court: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Tanjong Pagar Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 6.30 pm. Get more details here.
Sunday, 8 February 2026
- Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre: Lion Dance Competition & Live Screening (Ticketed). Ticketing details will be announced via Chinatown Festivals’ official social media platforms. Find out more about what’s on during the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations.
- SAFRA Choa Chu Kang: Lion Dance Performance at the LNY Celebration, 11 am to 12 pm, Atrium Level 1. Get more details.
- Marina Square: Lion Dance Performances, 1 pm & 5 pm. Get more details.
- Giant IMM: Lion Dance Performance, 10 am. Get more details.
- Giant Tengah Plantation Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 2 pm. Get more details.
- Vista Point: Lion Dance Performance, 11 am. Get more details here.
- Woodlands Mart: Lion Dance Performance, 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Sunshine Place: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details here.
- Northshore Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details.
- Prime Supermarket Blk 263 Compassvale: Lion Dance, part of the Carlsberg Roadshow being held from 3 pm to 6 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Taman Jurong Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 9.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Depot: Lion Dance Performance, 9.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Hillion Mall: Lion Dance Performance, 10.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Telok Blangah: Lion Dance Performance, 19.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Yishun Ring Rd: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Bukit Ho Swee: Lion Dance Performance, 11.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Woodlands Civic Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 10.30 am. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Katong Village Hotel: Lion Dance Performance, 12.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Marsiling MRT Station: Lion Dance Performance, 1.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Geylang Lorong 38: Lion Dance Performance, 2.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 Blk 453: Lion Dance Performance, 2.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Lorong Limau: Lion Dance Performance, 3.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Shaw Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 4.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Punggol Digital District: Lion Dance Performance, 4.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice 633 Tampines North: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Scotts Square: Lion Dance Performance, 5.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay: Lion Dance Performance, 6.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Serangoon North Ave 1: Dragon Dance Performance, 1.30 pm. Get more details here.
- FairPrice Rivervale Mall: Dragon Dance Performance, 3.30 pm. Get more details here.
Saturday, 14 February 2026
- SAFRA Mount Faber: Lion Dance on Pole Performance at the LNY Celebration, 11.30 am to 12 pm, Driveway. Dragon Dance Performance, 12.30 pm to 1 pm, Atrium Level 1. Get more details.
- Waterway Point: LED Lion Dance & War Drums, 7 pm. Get more details.
- Canberra Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Limbang Shopping Centre: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details here.
Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Pioneer Mall: Lion Dance Performance, 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Kampung Admiralty: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm. Get more details here.
- Prime Supermarket Blk 1 Joo Seng: Lion Dance, part of the Tiger Roadshow being held from 6 pm to 10 pm. Get more details here.
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 (First Day of Chinese New Year)
- ION Orchard: Lion Dance Performance, 3.08 pm, L1 Outdoor, ION². Get more details.
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (Second Day of Chinese New Year)
- ION Orchard: Lion Dance Performance, 3.08 pm, L1 Outdoor, ION². Get more details.
Friday, 20 February 2026
- AMK Hub: Lion Dance Extravaganza, 6.48 pm, B1 Atrium. Get more details.
- Jurong Point: Lion Dance Performance, 2.30 pm, JP1 Centre Stage. Get more details.
- Causeway Point: Lion Dance on High Poles, Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, Dragon Dance, 11.38 am. Get more details.
- Eastpoint Mall: Lion Dance on High Poles and Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, 2 pm. Get more details.
- Hougang Mall: Lion Dance on High Poles at 12 pm, and Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance at 9 am. Get more details.
- Northpoint City: Lion Dance on High Poles & Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, 10.13 am. Get more details.
Saturday, 21 February 2026
- AMK Hub: High Pole Spectacular, 6.48 pm, Main Entrance. Get more details.
- ION Orchard: Lion Dance Performance, 3.08 pm, L1 Outdoor, ION². Get more details.
- Eastpoint Mall: Lion Dance on High Poles and Dragon Dance, 2 pm. Get more details.
- Hougang Mall: Lion Dance on High Poles, 12 pm. Get more details.
- Northpoint City: Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance & War Drums, 1pm; Roving Dragon Dance, 1 pm & 7 pm; LED War Drums, 1 pm. North Wing. Get more details.
- Cineleisure: High Pole Lion Dance & God of Fortune, 1 pm. Get more details.
- HomeTeamNS Khatib: Lion Dance Cai Qing & Freestyle performance, part of Ride into Good Fortune event from 12 pm to 4 pm. Get more details.
- Great World: Lion Dance Performance, Atrium Level 1, Get more details.
Sunday, 22 February 2026
- AMK Hub: High Pole Spectacular, 6.48 pm, Main Entrance. Get more details.
- ION Orchard: Lion Dance Performance, 3.08 pm, L1 Outdoor, ION². Get more details.
- Sun Plaza: Lion Dance Performance, from 4 pm. Get more details.
- IKEA Alexandra: Lion Dance Performance, 11 am, Get more details.
- IKEA Tampines: Lion Dance Performance, 11 am, Get more details.
- Leisure Park Kallang: High Pole Lion Dance, 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm, Main Atrium. Get more details.
- Eastpoint Mall: Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance and War Drums, 2 pm. Get more details.
- The Cathay: High Pole Lion Dance & God of Fortune, 11 am. Get mored details.
- HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir: Lion Dance Cai Qing & Freestyle performance, part of Huat Together event from 12 pm to 3 pm. Get more details.
- FairPrice Serangoon View: Lion Dance Performance, 11 am. Get more details here.
Monday, 23 February 2026
- ION Orchard: Lion Dance Performance, 3.08 pm, L1 Outdoor, ION². Get more details.
- West Mall: Dragon & Lion Dance Performances, 5 pm, L1 Atrium. Get more details.
- Century Square: Lion Dance on High Poles, Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, Dragon Dance & War Drums. Get more details.
- Tiong Bahru Plaza: Lion Dance on High Poles & Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, 12 pm. Get more details.
- Waterway Point: Lion Dance on High Poles & Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, 12pm. Get more details.
- Clementi Mall: Leap of Abundance, Level 3 Main Atrium, 3.28 pm. Get more details here.
- NEX: Lion and Dragon Dance Performance, 12 pm. Get more details here.
- Millenia Walk: Lion Dance Performance, 11 am, The Great Hall. Get more details here.
- Parkway Parade: Vibrant Lion Dance, 3 pm, Basement Airwell. Get more details here.
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
- Marina Square: Cai Qing, 1.30 pm. Get more details.
- Raffles City: Lion Dance Performance, 11 am. Get more details.
- Valley Point: Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, 1.08 pm. Get more details.
- City Square Mall: Roaring Lion Dance Performance, 12 pm, Level 1 City Green Park. Get more details.
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
- The Centrepoint: Lion Dance on High Poles, Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance & War Dance, 1.08 pm. Get more details.
- White Sands: Lion Dance on High Poles & Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, 12.08 pm. Get more details.
- Paya Lebar Quarter: Lion Dance Performance, 11 am. Get more details here (under Spectacular Festivities)
Thursday, 26 February 2026
- Tampines 1: Lion Dance on High Poles, Twin Lions for Cai Qing Performance, Dragon Dance & War Drums, 12.08 pm. Get more details.
Friday, 27 February 2026
- 313 @ Somerset: Lion Dance, 11 am, L1 Main Entrance. Get more details.
- Downtown East: Lion Dance Performance, 1 pm to 2 pm, Downtown East E!Avenue Event Square. Get more details.
- Pasir Ris Mall: Lion Dance Performance, 4.30 pm, B2 Atrium. Get more details.
Saturday, 28 February 2026
- IKEA Jurong: Lion Dance, 11 am. Get more details.
- West Mall: Dragon & Lion Dance Performances, 2 pm, L1 Atrium. Get more details.
- HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok: Lion Dance Cai Qing, part of Reins of Prosperity event from 12 pm to 5 pm. Get more details.
- Tanglin Mall: Lion Dance, 12 pm. Get more details.
Sunday, 1 March 2026
- ION Orchard: Lion Dance Performance, 3.08 pm, L1 Outdoor, ION². Get more details.
- West Mall: Dragon & Lion Dance Performances, 2 pm, L1 Atrium. Get more details.
Lion Dance Performances in Singapore for 2026
We hope you enjoy catching these lion dance performances 2026 in Singapore.
Information is correct as of the time of publication.
