Upcoming Chinese New Year events in San Diego
| Date |
Event |
Venue |
| 20 Feb 2026 |
21st annual San Diego Tet Festival 2026 at NTC Park Liberty Station (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) |
NTC Liberty Station Park, San Diego |
| 21 Feb 2026 |
2026 Lunar New Year Banquet |
Emerald Chinese Cuisine, San Diego |
| 21 Feb 2026 |
Lunar New Year Mahjong |
House of China, San Diego |
| 16 Feb 2026 |
San Diego Midnight Lion Dance Show 2026 |
Indo-Chinese Association, San Diego |
| 21 Feb 2026 |
Lion Dance Lunar New Year Celebration |
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, San Diego |
Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations In San Diego
San Diego's Chinese New Year celebrations in 2026 will be a magnificent
occasion! This yearly occasion honors the beginning of the Chinese lunar
calendar and is marked by customary practices, decorations, and
celebrations. Since there is a thriving Chinese-American population in San
Diego, everyone is sure to enjoy the celebration of this important occasion.
The city will be awash in vibrant decorations, lion and dragon dances, and
an abundance of mouthwatering cuisine. There will be opportunities to learn
about the traditions and practices linked with Chinese New Year as well as
cultural performances and activities. Chinese New Year 2026 in San Diego
will undoubtedly be a special occasion for the whole family!
Things To Do On Chinese New Year 2026 in San Diego
Ring in the Chinese New Year in San Diego! The city is welcoming the Year of
the Snakes with a city-wide celebration. Enjoy a signature concert featuring
musicians directly from China, along with colorful parades, culinary events,
a lantern procession, and more. Explore some of the top things to do during
Chinese New Year in San Diego.