Chinese lunar new year guide

Pokémon Go: Lunar New Year 2026 brings bonuses, shiny Pokémon, and special challenges

Pokémon Go is hosting its Lunar New Year 2026 event from February 17 to 21, featuring special trade bonuses, the appearance of shiny Pokémon, limited-time research projects, and a Collection Challenge to complete. Here’s what you need to know!

This town in Seine-et-Marne celebrates both the Chinese New Year and the Tet Festival.

The town of Lognes in Seine-et-Marne is celebrating the Chinese New Year and the Tết Festival on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Taï Chi Chuan Sports and Leisure Association is hosting a lively event featuring drums and lion dances in front of the Town Hall.

Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, and Street Food Market in Belleville 2026

Belleville lights up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, particularly the Chinese New Year, with its Lantern Festival on February 21 and 22, 2026. Nestled in the heart of East Paris, this free cultural event brings together traditional performances, an Asian market, and family-friendly activities across the 10th, 11th, 19th, and 20th districts.

Lunar New Year celebration at Peninsula Paris 2026: Festive menu and traditional lion dances

The Cantonese restaurant Lili du Peninsula Paris is celebrating the 2026 Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse with a festive menu crafted by Chef Tak Lau Yuen, running from February 16 to 21, 2026.

Lunar New Year 2026 at Italy 2 in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, organized by the Banh Mi collective

The Lunar New Year, better known as Chinese New Year, will be celebrated at the Italie 2 shopping center in the 13th arrondissement on February 14 and 15, 2026. The Banh Mi collective is hosting a two-day free event featuring exhibitions, a designer market, workshops, and DJ sets to mark the Year of the Fire Horse in the heart of Paris’s Asian district.

Thank You Day 2026: The Free Vietnamese Festival at La Bellevilloise Featuring Entertainment and Food

Following the success of its inaugural edition, Cảm ơn Day is returning to Paris on February 8, 2026. This free Vietnamese festival organized by Banh Mi Media will take place once again at La Bellevilloise in the 20th arrondissement, offering a full day of activities, Vietnamese cuisine, workshops, and live performances. Please note that while the daytime activities and market are open to the public free of charge from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the evening showcase requires a ticket.

Chinese New Year 2026: Free Traditional Dance Performance at the Point Fort in Aubervilliers

Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers comes alive to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a free, family-friendly event, offering a vibrant immersion into Chinese performing arts. Visitors can experience traditional dances, martial arts demonstrations, and contemporary performances on February 14, 2026.

Chinese New Year 2026: Theater, Calligraphy Workshop, and Greeting Card Making at the Postal Museum

The Chinese New Year lands at the Museum of Postal History to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Visitors can look forward to a variety of workshops exploring Chinese traditions, as well as performances and theater!

Lunar New Year 2026: Enjoy a free weekend featuring dragon dance performances and workshops at the Cernuschi Museum

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the Cernuschi Museum offers free family activities on February 21 and 22, 2026. Highlights include musical stories, creative workshops, and traditional dragon dances!

Chinese New Year Parade on the Champs-Élysées 2026: A Photo Recap

The Chinese New Year parade made a triumphant return to the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, February 1, 2026. Relive the festive moment through our photos and videos. Robots, dragons, and dancers stole the show once again, even as a gentle rain added a touch of unpredictability to the celebration.

Lunar New Year 2026 in Paris 13th: Free events featuring performances, exhibitions, activities, and a parade

The 13th arrondissement of Paris is ringing in the Lunar New Year 2026, commonly known as the Chinese New Year, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. The festivities run from February 13th to March 1st, featuring a parade, exhibitions, concerts, dance performances, and free cultural activities.

Lunar New Year 2026 at the Guimet Museum: a lineup of festivities

The Guimet Museum is celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a lively and festive lineup of activities. Highlights include lion dance performances, guided tours, poetic recitations, and Chinese calligraphy workshops.

Chinese New Year 2026 Menu at Imperial Treasure Paris Restaurant

The upscale Chinese restaurant Imperial Treasure celebrates the Lunar New Year 2026 with two special menus. It’s a perfect way to kick off the Year of the Horse by exploring this elegant spot on the Champs-Élysées.

Chinese New Year 2026 at Chinagora: festivities, fireworks, and lion dance in Val-de-Marne

Like every year, Chinagora, the quintessential Chinese hotel in the Île-de-France region of Val-de-Marne, is celebrating the Lunar New Year. This year, fireworks and lion dances will once again take center stage on Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The Chinese New Year and Tet celebrations are waiting for you in this town in Seine-et-Marne.

Heading to Lognes in Seine-et-Marne, where the Taï Chi Chuan Sports Loisirs association is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on the Esplanade of Human Rights this February 21, 2026. The event will feature lion dances and drum performances to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse.

Chinese New Year in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines 2026: The Event Lineup

Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines will celebrate the Lunar New Year on February 7 and 8, 2026, with a weekend focused on traditional Asian arts. The event features Qi Gong and Tai Chi classes, an exhibition of Asian portraits, and a communal meal at the Colombier.

China Boulevard: A lively Lunar New Year market in the Hauts-de-Seine area

The Lunar New Year is celebrated in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine! Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for China Boulevard, a lively market dedicated to Asian cultures on the Town Hall Esplanade.

Lunar New Year 2026 at Vincennes Racecourse: dragon dance, gourmet treats, and free activities

As the lunar new year begins, the Chinese New Year will take over the Paris-Vincennes Racecourse on Sunday, February 22, 2026, for a grand free celebration. For one day, ancient traditions, captivating performances, and the thrilling world of horse racing come together in a lively, immersive atmosphere. This celebration is especially meaningful, as 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, perfectly in tune with Vincennes’ identity.

Lunar New Year 2026 at Samaritaine: Free Workshop to Create Your Own Fan

The Lunar New Year takes over Samaritaine from February 21 to 22, 2026. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the department store is offering a free workshop where visitors can explore the ancient art of Chinese lacquer and craft their own hand-painted fan.

The Grand Chinese New Year Concert 2026 at La Seine Musicale

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt will host the National Traditional Chinese Music Orchestra on February 14, 2026, to celebrate the Year of the Horse with a program blending tradition and contemporary sounds.