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From vibrant cultural performances and community festivals to concerts, galas, and family-friendly celebrations, Lunar New Year brings Toronto and the GTA to life each February. This year, communities across the city are coming together to welcome the Year of the Horse, a powerful symbol of vitality, bold leaps, and good fortune for those ready to embrace new beginnings.
Across the Toronto area, events honour time-honoured traditions while embracing modern culture, from Peking Opera and lion dances to fireworks, food experiences, and immersive nights out.
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Enchanting China Peking Opera
This winter, Toronto audiences are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse with an extraordinary evening of Peking Opera at the historic Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres on February 13th.
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Audiences will experience iconic repertoire from The Story of Lady Taizhen (Taizhen Waizhuan) and The Palace of Eternal Life (Changsheng Dian), two masterworks inspired by the legendary Tang-dynasty love story of Emperor Tang Minghuang and his beloved consort Yang Yuhuan.
Where: The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto
When: February 13th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $53. Grab your tickets here
ROM AFTER DARK – Lunar Love
ROM hosts Lunar Love, an event that blends the spirit of Lunar New Year with Valentine’s Day vibes. RAD: Lunar Love is set to be a night filled with music, live DJs, selfie stations, and immersive moments. Guests will experience the ROM Museum after hours for an unforgettable night of special exhibitions and hands-on fun, including the chance to craft their own red envelope.
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Where: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
When: February 13th, 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $40. Grab your tickets here
Dragon Ball 2026
The Dragon Ball is the annual benefit gala for Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation. Combining philanthropy with the celebration of the Chinese New Year, Dragon Ball has maintained its position as one of Toronto’s most anticipated events and the largest Chinese New Year celebration of its kind in North America for the last three decades.
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Where: Automotive Building, Exhibition Place
When: February 14th
Admission: Priced
Toronto Spring Festival
To mark the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse, Toronto will host a massive two-day celebration at Nathan Phillips Square, featuring live performances, cultural programming, and a dazzling fireworks display at City Hall on February 14th and 15th.
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Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
When: February 14th and 15th, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
Lunar New Year Celebration at Aga Khan Museum
This Family Day Weekend, Aga Khan hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration. From calligraphy demonstrations in the Atrium and an exhilarating lion dance to captivating live music and creative workshops, don’t miss a weekend of art and connection.
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Where: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto
When: February 14th to 16th, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Admission: Priced
CCC Community Celebration
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Toronto hosts a community celebration to commemorate the Lunar New Year
Where: The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto.
When: February 15th, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Admission: TBA
Chào, Tết TO 2026
Presented by NPT Music and Small World Music, Chào, Tết TO 2026 is a festival celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, featuring a full day of vibrant music, cultural performances, and traditional festivities to welcome the Year of the Horse. There will be live music, dancing, singing, DJ sets, Vietnamese food and drink vendors, crafts, and community art. You can find more information about the festival here.
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Where: 180 Shaw St, Toronto
When: February 16th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $67. Grab your tickets here
Lunar New Year Celebration at CF Markville
Cadillac Fairview hosts a series of events in celebration of the Lunar New Year at their various locations. The event at Marville showcases live performances.
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Where: CF Markville
When: February 21st, 2:00 pm
Admission: Free
Lunar New Year Celebration
Markham Museum celebrates Lunar New Year with an unforgettable family-friendly celebration and fun interactive activities
Where: Markham Theatre, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
When: February 21st, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
Willowdale Lunar New Year Celebration
Willowdale Councillor Lily Cheng, along with co-host YTMAT, will hosting a festive Lunar New Year celebration in North York.
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Where: North York Centre Atrium, 5150 Yonge St, North York
When: February 21st, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
Pacific Mall’s Lunar New Year Celebration
Pacific Mall celebrates Lunar New Year in style with a festive lineup filled with vibrant performances, lion dances, immersive experiences, and giveaways.
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Where: Pacific Mall, 4300 Steeles Ave. E., Markham
When: February 21st and 22nd,
- February 21st, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- February 22nd, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- February 28th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
COFN 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration Series
COFN hosts its Lunar Year celebration at multiple locations featuring arts and crafts workshops, cultural art exhibitions, lion dances, a traditional Hui-Chun ceremony, and lots of fun activities.
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Where: New Kennedy Square (8360 Kennedy Rd, Unionville) and Bridlewood Mall (2900 Warden Ave, Toronto)
When: February 21st and 22nd, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
Toronto Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebrations
ChinatownBIA celebrates the Lunar New Year with a whole weekend of culture, energy, and memorable moments. There will be a performance, lots of food, lion dances, and fun activities.
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Where: Downtown Chinatown (Dragon City Mall) and Chinatown Centre (222 Spadina Ave)
When: February 21st and 22nd, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Spring Festival Banquet
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto hosts a community event celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Where: New Century Restaurant, 398 Ferrier St., Markham (Unit 168)
When: February 22nd, 5:30 pm
Admission: TBA
City of Vaughan Lunar New Year Celebration
The City of Vaughan celebrates the Lunar New Year at the Vaughan City Hall.
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Where: Vaughan City Hall,
When: February 22nd, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
Lunar New Year at Brampton City Hall
The City of Brampton hosts a Lunar New Year celebration featuring live performances and free traditional cuisines
Where: Brampton City Hall
When: February 26th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free
Lunar New Year Celebration at CF Eaton Centre
Cadillac Fairview hosts a series of events in celebration of the Lunar New Year at their various locations. The event at Eaton Centre showcases live performances
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Where: Eaton Centre
When: February 26th, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Admission: Free
Lucky Bites: A Lunar New Year Dining Experience
Join Queer House for an intimate Lunar New Year dining experience at Yan Dining Room, the queer-owned and operated space by Eva Chin.
Designed as a shared, three-course dumpling-themed meal, this experience centers food as a connector. Each guest will also receive a take-home dumpling-making kit, created by Eva Chin, so the ritual of gathering can continue beyond the night itself.
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Where: Yan Dining Room, 195 Dundas Street West, Toronto
When: February 26th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $182. Grab your tickets here
Chinese New Year Concert
The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto celebrates the Lunar New Year with Happy Chinese New Year “Golden Bell Laureates Chinese New Year Concert, a musical journey across the rich soundscape of Chinese culture. Performed by musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music Chinese Orchestra, one of China’s most prestigious traditional orchestras. The concert highlights the unique beauty and expressive power of Chinese traditional instruments.
Where: Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto
When: February 27th, 5:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $63. Grab your tickets here
TSO – Year of the Horse: A Lunar New Year Celebration
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a joyous celebration of music and tradition that’s fun for the whole family! Comedian Dashan, conductor Carolyn Kuan, and renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man join your Toronto Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant works that capture the spirit of renewal and prosperity for the Lunar New Year. Plus, 15-year-old Toronto pianist Ryan Huang—a Lang Lang International Music Foundation Young Scholar—will perform the first movement from Grieg’s instantly recognizable Piano Concerto. Arrive early for our Asian artisan market, lion dancers, and more!
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Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
When: February 28th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $77. Grab your tickets here
Lunar New Year Celebration at CF Fairview
Cadillac Fairview hosts a series of events in celebration of the Lunar New Year at their various locations. The event at Eaton Centre showcases live performances.
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Where: Fairview Mall, Centre Court
When: February 28th, 2:00 pm
Admission: Free
HOLT RENFREW
HOLT RENFREW hosts a series of in-store events at various Toronto stores in celebration of the Lunar New Year, featuring lion dances, calligraphy, engraving, and more
Where: Various Locations in Toronto
When: Runs through February
As always, you can keep up with the latest fun things to do across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.