Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is an annual 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars. Communities across Metro Vancouver host family-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations.
Lunar New Year at the Cannery
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Cannery! Join in a Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop to make a lucky knot keychain, and see a special lion dance performance. Lunar New Year at the Cannery: Date: February 15, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic
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Lansdowne Centre Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Lansdowne Centre with a lively, family-friendly Lunar New Year event filled with culture, energy, and festive fun for all ages. Lansdowne Centre Lunar New Year Celebration: Date: February 21, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Venue: Lansdowne Centre Address: 5300 No. 3
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Best Events in February in Metro Vancouver
“F” is for Festival this February! So many great events and festivals are happening in February, and they are all squished into the shortest month of the year. Mark your calendars for Groundhog Day (Feb. 2), Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), Family Day (Feb. 16), and Lunar New Year (Feb. 17)
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Gateway Theatre’s LNY Celebration
Join Gateway Theatre to ring in the Lunar New Year with a performance by the award-winning group Silk Road Music. With a fusion of different genres, Silk Road Music draws a huge crowd and is suitable for all ages. LNY at Gateway Theatre: Date: February 28, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM
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As You Are: Celebrating Asian Artists
One More Life Gallery is starting 2026 off with a group exhibition featuring local Asian artists! This show is to celebrate identity, culture, arts, heritage, and creativity. On February 7th, enjoy a drop-in zentangle workshop. As You Are: Celebrating Asian Artists: Date: February 6 & 7, 2026 Times: 7:00 PM
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Lunar New Year 2026 at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Celebrate Lunar New Year weekend with live Chinese cultural performances, tastings, family-friendly workshops, arts and crafts and more! Lunar New Year at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden: Dates: February 21 & 22, 2026 Times: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (February 21); 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (February 22) Venue:
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Around Metro Vancouver
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year events around Metro Vancouver! If you haven’t been to a Lunar New Year event before, mark these great events on your calendar. They are welcoming and full of fun for all members of your family. Many are free or low-cost,
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Lunar New Year at VIFF
Celebrate the Lunar New Year on the big screen! Gather your loved ones and discover a selection of Asian films centered on family, self-discovery, and what holds us together. LNY Splash presents GIRL (2025), Renoir (2025), Family Matters (2025), A Good Child (2025), and After Spring, the Tamaki Family… (2016).
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Lunar New Year Fest at Surrey Museum
The Museum of Surrey and the Chinese Village Club are partnering once again to bring you a family-friendly Lunar new year celebration! The event is totally free and will include live performances, dragon dance teaching, tai chi performances, storytelling, and more! Lunar New Year Fest at Surrey Museum: Date: February
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown
In collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Museum, Metropolis at Metrotown is hosting Lunar New Year Celebrations from February 3 – March 2! Try your hand at Lantern Riddles, see a calligraphy demonstration (Feb. 7), and participate in special LEGO play (Feb. 7 – 11). Don’t miss the special lion’s dance
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