The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), Performing Arts Division, presents the fourth annual Lunar New Year Celebration, featuring activities taking place from January 18 to March 1, 2026.
This year celebrates the Year of the Horse, and festivities include Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culturally-specific dance, food, and arts festivals, film screenings, live theater, street fairs, parades, and storytelling. Lunar New Year celebrations mark renewal, continuity, and collective identity across many Asian cultures and diasporas. DCA brings these programs to the public through close collaboration with community partners to highlight the diversity of traditions observed in Los Angeles. Bring your family and friends to enjoy these joyous community gatherings. All events are free and open to the public.
This year’s Lunar New Year events are as follows:
K*Popalooza
Concert Park, 13020 Pacific Promenade, Los Angeles
A new event! Celebrates the vibrant music, culture, and global fandom of K-pop with live performances, engaging panels, and unique shopping experiences. Immerse yourself in the creativity and community that have made K-pop a worldwide phenomenon. All ages welcome.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
Lankershim Lunar Block Party
Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles
The 4th annual party hosts performers, food trucks, and traditional Lunar New Year games. All ages welcome.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
Hands On Family Art Projects
McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga
A new Lunar New Year event! Learn the ancient art of Chinese Paper Cutting (Jiangzhi ) and Chinese Paper Folding (Zhezhi) with Tai Chi and live entertainment. Ages 5 and up, all skill levels welcome.
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
Lunar Night Market
Koreatown Plaza, 928 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles
A family-friendly Night Market featuring cultural performances, Taekwondo demonstrations, a traditional Lion Dancer, and a fashion show. All ages welcome.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
Short Films Screening
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4814 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles
Short Films Screening featuring a curated selection of films from Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese creators. Artists Q&A and reception will follow the screenings and performances.
Parking is limited. Metro to Vermont/Sunset or Rideshare to Barnsdall Art Park is advised.
Some material may not be suitable for all audiences.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
Storytelling “Passion of the Cut Sleeve: Galloping into the Lunar New Year”
Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles
A joyful intergenerational event honoring storytelling tradition through modern queer and trans interpretations of Chinese folklore and stories brought to life through theatre, dance, poetry, and live music. All ages are welcome.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
Vietnamese Lunar New Year Tết Festival
Vietnamese Association of San Fernando Valley, 7245 Corbin Avenue, Winnetka
A traditional Tết family celebration of festive food, vibrant lion dances, and captivating musical performances. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
Theatre for Families: Tam Tran Goes to Washington
Hollywood American Legion Post 43, 2035 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles
East West Players presents Tam Tran Goes to Washington, a Theatre for Youth touring production about Tam Tran, a UCLA student who finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her undocumented status draws her into testifying before Congress. A cash bar reception will follow the performance. All ages welcome.
Parking is limited. Metro to Hollywood/Highland or rideshare to 2011 Highland Avenue is advised.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
127th Annual Golden Dragon Parade
Chinatown Central Plaza, 823 North Hill Street, Los Angeles
Floats, festivities, and performers as the parade winds through Chinatown. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MORE INFO HERE
12th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration
Port of Los Angeles, 301 S. Avalon Wilmington
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Port of Los Angeles’s annual festival, featuring live entertainment, dancers, crafts, and more at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MORE INFO HERE
Family Village Celebration
Northridge Park, 10058 Reseda Boulevard., Northridge
A welcoming, all-ages experience featuring live performances, hands-on art activities, and storytelling with the LA Public Library. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. RSVP HERE
L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run
Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles
Performers will provide entertainment for this two-day festival of culture, community, and health. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MORE INFO HERE
About the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
As a leading, progressive arts and cultural agency, DCA empowers Los Angeles’s vibrant communities by supporting and providing access to quality visual, design, literary, musical, performing, and educational arts programming; managing vital cultural centers; preserving historic sites; creating public art; and funding services provided by arts organizations and individual artists.
Formed in 1925, DCA promotes arts and culture as a way to ignite a powerful dialogue, engage LA’s residents and visitors, and ensure LA’s varied cultures are recognized, acknowledged, and experienced. DCA’s mission is to strengthen the quality of life in Los Angeles by stimulating and supporting arts and cultural activities, ensuring public access to the arts for residents and visitors alike.
DCA advances the social and economic impact of arts and culture through grantmaking, public art, community arts, performing arts, and strategic marketing, development, design, and digital research. DCA creates and supports arts programming, maximizing relationships with other city agencies, artists, and arts and cultural nonprofit organizations to provide excellent service in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.
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