‘Nihao! China’ Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival 2026
Schedule
Sat Jun 20 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Jesus Green | Cambridge, EN
About this Event
‘Nihao! China’ Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival 2026
---A Celebration of Culture, Teamwork & Community
📍 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Location: Jesus Green & River Cam, Cambridge
Join Cambridge’s Most Vibrant Summer Event!
The River Cam will come alive with drumbeats and splashing paddles as the Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival returns for its biggest celebration yet! Immerse yourself in 2,000 years of Chinese tradition while experiencing Cambridge’s multicultural spirit.
Why Dragon Boating?
This ancient sport has become a global phenomenon, with 50 million participants worldwide in 2025 and growing Olympic recognition. Now it’s your turn to join the excitement!
2026 Festival Highlights:
🐉 Dragon Boat Races: Cheer for 12 teams in thrilling races, including the legendary Oxford vs. Cambridge showdown and corporate challenges.
🍜 Global Food Fair: Savour authentic zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), spring rolls, and international street food.
🎨 Interactive Cultural Fair: Try calligraphy, paper-cutting, and sachet-making – or share your own cultural heritage through crafts and demonstrations!
🦁 Spectacular Shows: Be dazzled by lion dances, folk performances, and cross-cultural collaborations.
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun Zone: Face-painting, games, and crafts for young explorers.
More Than Just a Festival:
✅ Celebrates Cambridge’s Chinese community
✅ Fosters cross-cultural understanding
✅ Supports local charities
✅ Ranked among Cambridge’s "Top 10 Summer Events" by Cambridge News
Dragon Boat Team Sponsorship
Businesses and institutions are welcome to form their own racing teams (limited to 12 teams).
Why Get Involved?
- Team building and employee engagement
- Brand exposure: logo on boats, uniforms, flags
- Showcase your support for diversity and local communities
Fee: £1,000 per team; Early Bird (by 30 May) £800 per team. Includes:
- Custom team uniforms (colour + logo); Name badges ×12; Team flags ×12
- (Optional) Professionally produced branded promotional video
Contact Us: Zhixin Li ([email protected] | WeChat: li7830329376)
Free entry | Food/activities require tokens
Where is it happening?
Jesus Green, Jesus Green, Cambridge, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 800.00
