How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Calgary

This year, Lunar New Year starts on January 29. These upcoming celebrations feature cultural performances, 10-course dinners, live music and more.

Photo courtesy of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.

Lunar New Year Celebration at The District at Beltline

When: January 25

This local food hall is hosting a Lunar New Year event featuring market vendors, food specials, Jing Wo lion dancers, a performance by the Gai Lan Ensemble and more. Swing by between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get in on the celebration.

The District at Beltline, 227 11 Ave. S.W., thedistrictbeltline.com, @thedistrictbeltline

 

Chinese New Year Festival 2025

When: January 25 to 26 and February 1 to 2

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be several events such as dragon and lion dance performances, dancing, traditional handicrafts, calligraphy demonstrations and more.

Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1 St. S.W., culturalcentre.ca

 

Chinatown BIA Lunar New Year Gala 2025

When: January 30

On January 30, join the Chinatown Business Improvement Area for a Lunar New Year gala dinner at the Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge. Along with a 10-course meal, there will be live music, a lion dance, a photo booth and prizes for guests to enjoy.

Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge, 328 Centre St. S., calgarychinatown.com

 

Embracing the Chinese New Year

When: February 2

The Chinese Consulate-General in Calgary and CF Chinook Centre are co-hosting a Chinese New Year celebration with activities and cultural experiences such as lion dances, martial arts shows, traditional dances, calligraphy, paper-cutting and more. This is a family-friendly event with free admission in a wheelchair accessible venue.

CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Tr., chinookblast.ca

 

HKCBA Calgary Lunar New Year Gala 2025

When: February 7

The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association is hosting a Lunar New Year gala, complete with a lion dance, a 10-course meal, a silent auction and more. Don’t miss this tasty experience held at Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge.

Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge, 328 Centre St. S., calgary.hkcba.com

 

Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year 설날, 우리의 새해

When: February 8

At this event organized by the Korean Social Services Centre, celebrate the Korean Lunar New Year by visiting CF Market Mall for a day of traditional games, activities like writing your name in Korean calligraphy, cultural performances including a Taekwondo performance, live music, dancing and more. This is a family-friendly event with free admission in a wheelchair accessible venue.

CF Market Mall, 3625 Shaganappi Tr. N.W., chinookblast.ca

 

All Culture One Day Lunar New Year Celebration

When: February 15

This family-friendly multicultural event takes place at Vivo For Healthier Generations in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Enjoy a wide variety of performances including a Chinese calligraphy demo, a Thai boxing demo, Mongolian dance, magic shows and more. It’s free admission in a wheelchair accessible venue. The event will also have translation available into the following languages: Cantonese Chinese, Mandarin Chinese, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Indonesian, Mongolian and Vietnamese.

Vivo For Healthier Generations, 11950 Country Village Link N.E., chinookblast.ca

 

Big Fun Chinese New Year

When: February 21

Organized by the Friends of Chinatown non-profit organization, this fundraising event promises to be a tasty evening with a family-style, 10-course meal at Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge. The evening entertainment includes lion dances, martial arts and a Chinese orchestra. Event proceeds will support the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre.

Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant & Lounge, 328 Centre St. S., friendsofchinatown.org

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