A month of vibrant cultural events

February marks one of the most exciting cultural moments of the year, and halls residents have the opportunity to get involved in a range of events.

The highlight of this month's programme is the Chinese and Lunar New Year celebrations at Wessex Lane, complimented by Spring Festival activities across campuses and the city.

Whether you're familiar with these traditions or simply curious to experience something new, these events offer an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate together.

Celebrate Chinese and Lunar New Year

📅 Date: 18 February 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00
📍 Venue: Wessex Lane Boiler House Common Room

Join us for the biggest halls celebration of the season — an evening filled with culture, performance, and community spirit. This free event brings together traditional and contemporary elements of Chinese and Lunar New Year festivities, offering a vibrant and immersive experience for all residents.

What to expect:

• Lion dancing, bringing energy, colour and good fortune into the new year
• Chinese drumming and music, performed live to showcase powerful rhythms and traditional sounds
• Dance performance and workshop, with the opportunity to learn some of the movements yourself
• Tai Chi performance and workshop, led by experienced practitioners offering calm, flowing exercises
• Delicious food available to purchase, so come hungry and ready to try something new

Whether you celebrate Lunar New Year yourself or want to explore one of the world’s most joyful cultural traditions, this is the perfect chance to experience it alongside friends and fellow residents.

Spring Festival Concert

📅 Date: 20 February 2026
🕐 Time: 13:00–14:00
📍 Venue: Turner Sims Concert Hall

Celebrate the season through music with a special Spring Festival Concert performed by students from the University’s Music Department. Enjoy a programme blending tradition with contemporary interpretation in the beautiful setting of the Turner Sims Concert Hall.

Find out more and book your free ticket.

Celebrative workshops

📅 Date: 28 February 2026
🕒 Time: 14:00–16:00
📍 Venue: WestQuay

Explore a range of hands‑on cultural activities as part of this creative workshop afternoon at WestQuay. Drop in for live performances, calligraphy, paper cutting, clay sculpting, Chinese knot making, fan painting and lantern making.