2025 UK Dragon Boat Festival Programme

GUIDE TO THE UK CHINESE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL MEDIACITY AND THE QUAYS 25 MAY 2025

The 2025 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival will feature 50 competing teams, including, for the first time, youth teams from local schools. The races are organised and managed by a professional company to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and fair experience for all participants. Building on the success of previous years, the event will not only deliver thrilling dragon boat races but also showcase authentic Chinese cultural attractions. Highlights include traditional lion and dragon dances, Chinese martial arts demonstrations, folk dancing, choir performances, and a variety of Chinese cuisine – featuring delicacies such as Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and much more.

It’s a fantastic day out for families and a great opportunity for corporate team building.