Q1 — 21 January to 20 February
Book Lunar New Year Music
Restaurants, companies and community groups mark Lunar New Year with a dinner or a party. Find singers, bands and DJs for the night, hear them first and book direct, with a contract every time.
Updated 24 October 2026
Where to Book Lunar New Year Music
Lunar New Year - often called Chinese New Year in the UK - falls between 21 January and 20 February, on a different date each year. Most celebrations here are a dinner or a party, and the music is booked the same way as any other night out: a party band, a DJ or a solo singer. GigXchange has no lion dance troupes or traditional Chinese ensembles listed yet - you can post your event saying what you want, but be ready to arrange a traditional performance separately. For February bookings, see also Valentine’s Day bands.
Browse all 51 party bands · Browse all 251 solo singers and musicians · Browse all 73 DJs and electronic acts
When to Book
Lunar New Year is Saturday, 6 February 2027. Most acts for it are booked by December 2026, so start looking now. Lock the act in before you print anything with the date on it.
| Date6 Feb About 14 weeks away |
| Book byDec December 2026, for the widest choice |
| Typical fee£583+ £583–£1,353 - private parties, full band (GX Index) |
| Acts327 On GigXchange now |
Booking Playbook
Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
| When to BookThe date moves with the lunar calendar - check it first. Book six to eight weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday celebration. Company events and restaurants often hold their night on the weekend nearest the new year. |
| What Format WorksParty band: a company celebration with a dancefloor. DJ: a party night with songs for all ages. Solo singer or duo: a restaurant dinner. Traditional music: none listed on GigXchange yet - you may need to arrange it separately. |
| Mistakes to Avoid1. Assuming the date. It moves each year - check the calendar before you book. 2. Not saying what you want. If you want traditional music or a performance, say so in the gig post. 3. Too loud for a dinner. Agree a dinner volume, then louder for dancing. 4. No space for a performance. Plan the room if a dance troupe is coming as well. 5. A handshake deal. Book through GigXchange and the contract is created for you. |
Pick Your Line-up
What each kind of act is, and which Lunar New Year celebration it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
| Party bandA 4- or 5-piece band for two sets. Suits: Company parties with a dancefloor - see party bands. |
| DJOne person with a full PA and songs for all ages. Suits: Family and community parties - see DJs. |
| Solo singer or duoA singer with a guitar or piano, or a duo. Suits: Restaurant dinners - see solo acts. |
| Traditional performersLion dance or traditional music - none listed on GigXchange yet, so you may need to arrange it separately. Suits: Openings and community events. |
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and acts of every size can apply.
Lunar New Year Music by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
| Restaurant celebrationA singer or duo through dinner. Agree: Where the act plays and the volume. |
| Company partyA DJ or a party band after dinner. Agree: The running order and the finish time. |
| Community eventA performance at the start, then music for families. Agree: The space, power and timings. |
| Office lunchtimeA short set from a solo act. Agree: Where the act stands and the start time. |
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
How the Night Runs
A typical Lunar New Year company celebration. Move the times to suit your event, then agree them with the act. Agree each part with the act in writing before the day.
| 18:30 · ArrivalsBackground music while guests arrive. |
| 19:00 · OpeningA performance or a welcome speech. |
| 19:30 · DinnerA singer or duo at dinner volume. |
| 21:00 · PartyA band or DJ for the dancing. |
| 23:00 · FinishLast songs before the venue’s finish time. |
Make it the act's running order too
Send this timeline to the act in the chat on GIGXCHANGE - set times, breaks and the finish - so it goes into the contract you both sign.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,629 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Pub / barFull band · Solo £162–£330 · Duo £250–£500 | £275–£1,050 |
| WeddingFull band · Solo £271–£500 · Duo £463–£810 | £810–£2,206 |
| CorporateFull band · Solo £278–£469 · Duo £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private partyFull band · Solo £250–£542 · Duo £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min)Full band · Solo TBC · Duo TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Setlist & Repertoire Suggestions
What audiences actually want to hear, not what looks good on a press kit. Send the act the moments you need covered and let them build the set around them.
Party-set favourites
| September - Earth, Wind and Fire |
| Dancing Queen - ABBA |
| Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars |
| I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas |
Dinner sets
| The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra |
| Lovely Day - Bill Withers |
| Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder |
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Venues & Spaces That Book This Season
Real examples of UK venues, hotels, and event spaces that programme this kind of booking, so you can see what a room your size usually puts on and when.
Restaurants and hotels
| Restaurants - a singer or duo through a celebration dinner |
| Hotel function rooms - company Lunar New Year parties (see live music for hotels) |
Community and work
| Community centres and halls - family celebrations with a DJ |
| Offices - a lunchtime celebration with a solo act |
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
| 01 | FindFind acts or post your gigBrowse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network. |
| 02 | ShortlistReview applicationsArtists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing. |
| 03 | BookingBook and pay securelyOnce the fee's signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete. |
Organising this as a private event? GigXchange for organisers covers contracts, protected payment and the licence answer.
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Book Lunar New Year Music
Restaurants, companies and community groups mark Lunar New Year with a dinner or a party. Find singers, bands and DJs for the night, hear them first and book direct, with a contract every time.
Last updated: 24 October 2026
Where to Book Lunar New Year Music
GIGXCHANGE is where you book Lunar New Year music direct in the UK. 51 party bands, 251 solo singers and musicians and 73 DJs and electronic acts are on the platform. Listen to each act on their profile, message them before you commit, and every booking comes with a contract you both sign. GigXchange takes 0% of the artist's booking fee, and the booking fee is 5% on top only when you pay through GigXchange – 0% when you settle privately.
Lunar New Year - often called Chinese New Year in the UK - falls between 21 January and 20 February, on a different date each year. Most celebrations here are a dinner or a party, and the music is booked the same way as any other night out: a party band, a DJ or a solo singer. GigXchange has no lion dance troupes or traditional Chinese ensembles listed yet - you can post your event saying what you want, but be ready to arrange a traditional performance separately. For February bookings, see also Valentine’s Day bands.
When to Book
Lunar New Year is Saturday, 6 February 2027. Most acts for it are booked by December 2026, so start looking now. Lock the act in before you print anything with the date on it.
Meet the Acts
Real member profiles you can listen to, message and book direct for Lunar New Year music. Each card shows the act's line-up, where they are based and how to start a conversation.
Browse all 51 party bands →Browse all 251 solo singers and musicians →Browse all 73 DJs and electronic acts →
Pick Your Line-up
What each kind of act is, and which Lunar New Year celebration it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
- Party bandA 4- or 5-piece band for two sets.Suits: Company parties with a dancefloor - see party bands.
- DJOne person with a full PA and songs for all ages.Suits: Family and community parties - see DJs.
- Solo singer or duoA singer with a guitar or piano, or a duo.Suits: Restaurant dinners - see solo acts.
- Traditional performersLion dance or traditional music - none listed on GigXchange yet, so you may need to arrange it separately.Suits: Openings and community events.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and acts of every size can apply.
Lunar New Year Music by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
- Restaurant celebrationA singer or duo through dinner.Agree: Where the act plays and the volume.
- Company partyA DJ or a party band after dinner.Agree: The running order and the finish time.
- Community eventA performance at the start, then music for families.Agree: The space, power and timings.
- Office lunchtimeA short set from a solo act.Agree: Where the act stands and the start time.
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
How the Night Runs
A typical Lunar New Year company celebration. Move the times to suit your event, then agree them with the act. Agree each part with the act in writing before the day.
- 18:30 · ArrivalsBackground music while guests arrive.
- 19:00 · OpeningA performance or a welcome speech.
- 19:30 · DinnerA singer or duo at dinner volume.
- 21:00 · PartyA band or DJ for the dancing.
- 23:00 · FinishLast songs before the venue’s finish time.
Make it the act's running order too
Send this timeline to the act in the chat on GIGXCHANGE - set times, breaks and the finish - so it goes into the contract you both sign.
Booking Playbook
Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
When to Book
The date moves with the lunar calendar - check it first. Book six to eight weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday celebration. Company events and restaurants often hold their night on the weekend nearest the new year.
What Format Works
Party band: a company celebration with a dancefloor. DJ: a party night with songs for all ages. Solo singer or duo: a restaurant dinner. Traditional music: none listed on GigXchange yet - you may need to arrange it separately.
Mistakes to Avoid
1. Assuming the date. It moves each year - check the calendar before you book. 2. Not saying what you want. If you want traditional music or a performance, say so in the gig post. 3. Too loud for a dinner. Agree a dinner volume, then louder for dancing. 4. No space for a performance. Plan the room if a dance troupe is coming as well. 5. A handshake deal. Book through GigXchange and the contract is created for you.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,629 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Solo | Duo | Full Band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub / bar | £162–£330 | £250–£500 | £275–£1,050 |
| Wedding | £271–£500 | £463–£810 | £810–£2,206 |
| Corporate | £278–£469 | £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private party | £250–£542 | £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min) | TBC | TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Setlist & Repertoire Suggestions
What audiences actually want to hear, not what looks good on a press kit. Send the act the moments you need covered and let them build the set around them.
Party-set favourites
- SeptemberEarth, Wind and Fire
- Dancing QueenABBA
- Uptown FunkMark Ronson and Bruno Mars
- I Gotta FeelingBlack Eyed Peas
Dinner sets
- The Way You Look TonightFrank Sinatra
- Lovely DayBill Withers
- Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Venues & Spaces That Book This Season
Real examples of UK venues, hotels, and event spaces that programme this kind of booking, so you can see what a room your size usually puts on and when.
Restaurants and hotels
- Restaurantsa singer or duo through a celebration dinner
- Hotel function roomscompany Lunar New Year parties (see live music for hotels)
Community and work
- Community centres and hallsfamily celebrations with a DJ
- Officesa lunchtime celebration with a solo act
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
Find acts or post your gig
Browse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network.
Review applications
Artists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing.
Book and pay securely
Once the fee's signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete.
Organising this as a private event? GigXchange for organisers covers contracts, protected payment and the licence answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Book Lunar New Year music?
Post a gig for free, no card on file. Membership is free, and we are keeping it free permanently for the first 250 sign-ups. Acts reply in the app, and you choose who to book.