Celebrate Lunar New Year in Sunniside Gardens at The Place

Sunderland’s city centre comes alive each year with colour, music, and celebration as Lunar New Year festivities arrive in Sunniside. And for guests staying at The Place, the celebrations could not be closer, with Sunniside Gardens sitting right on the doorstep of our houses.

Lunar New Year has become one of the city’s most vibrant cultural events, bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate community, heritage, and the start of a new year in a truly special setting.

A Growing Cultural Highlight for Sunderland

Organised with support from Sunderland BID, the Lunar New Year celebrations in Sunniside Gardens have continued to grow year on year. The event programme typically includes live performances, traditional dance, music, food traders, and family friendly activities that attract visitors from across the region.

City partners have highlighted the importance of Lunar New Year in showcasing Sunderland as a welcoming and culturally diverse city, while also bringing increased footfall and energy into the heart of the city centre during the winter period.

The celebrations have also evolved to include modern influences alongside traditional elements, helping the event appeal to a wide audience of families, couples, and groups of friends.

Live Entertainment and a Pop Culture Twist

Recent Lunar New Year programmes in Sunderland have featured headline tribute performances inspired by some of the world’s biggest pop sensations, adding a contemporary edge to the celebrations. Event organisers have previously explained to local media that this blend of traditional culture and modern entertainment helps create an inclusive atmosphere that feels both authentic and accessible.

The result is a lively city centre event that runs throughout the day and into the early evening, with Sunniside Gardens transformed into a colourful focal point for celebration.

Stay Right Where the Celebrations Happens

For visitors travelling into Sunderland for Lunar New Year, location makes all the difference. The Place Sunderland offers three beautifully renovated Grade II listed houses situated directly beside Sunniside Gardens.

Guests can step out of the door and immediately be part of the festivities, without the need for taxis, transport planning, or early departures. It is an ideal option for groups who want to enjoy the event at their own pace and retreat to a comfortable, private space whenever they choose.

Each house sleeps between seven and twelve guests and features luxurious kitchens, generous dining areas, large living rooms designed for socialising, and private bedrooms that offer a calm retreat from the buzz outside.

A Perfect Base for a City Centre Weekend

Lunar New Year celebrations often become the centrepiece of a wider weekend in Sunderland. Staying at The Place puts guests within easy walking distance of the city’s bars, restaurants, and cultural venues, making it easy to combine the event with dining, nightlife, and relaxed social time.

The houses are also located just metres from Sunderland Metro and National Rail station, making travel simple for visitors arriving from Newcastle, Durham, or further afield.

Experience Sunderland at Its Most Colourful

Lunar New Year in Sunniside Gardens is a celebration of culture, creativity, and community, and staying right beside it allows visitors to experience Sunderland at its most vibrant.

For groups looking to enjoy the festivities while staying in luxury city centre accommodation, The Place offers a unique and memorable way to experience one of Sunderland’s most colourful annual events.