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

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis, Margot de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 2, 2026 at 02:29 p.m.
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!

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Musée Cernuschi is inviting the public to an exceptional weekend of free activities. On February 21 and 22, 2026, immerse yourself in Asian traditions amid a stunning setting just steps from the Parc Monceau, in the prestigious 8th arrondissement of Paris. As the city’s premier museum dedicated to Asian arts, Musée Cernuschi stands out for its impressive collection of Far Eastern artworks, displayed within a beautiful historic mansion.

The Cernuschi Museum invites you to explore the rich traditions of Lunar New Year 2026. All ages are welcome to join a series of free, no-reservation activities, kicking off the weekend with a musical storytelling. This will be followed by a card-making workshop themed around the fiery Year of the Horse, the symbol of the coming year, and culminating in a spectacular dragon dance performance that promises to dazzle spectators.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Cernuschi Museum

Saturday, February 21

  • 11:30 AM – Musical storytelling session: Huo Ma

A captivating performance featuring Min Kuang as the baritone and Huo Ma, Laure Volpato on cello portraying the Fairy, Liu Jingchi on pipa, Xingchi Yang on percussion as the Sage, and Marie-Hélène Kissel-Bouhey as the playwright and narrator.

  • 2:30 PM – Create your own Chinese New Year greeting card with Trâm Journée, a speaker at the Cernuschi Museum
  • 4:00 PM – Dragon dance performance at the museum entrance by the Paris Lion Sport Association

Saturday, February 22

  • 2:30 PM - Craft your own Lunar New Year greeting card themed around the Year of the Horse!

Through this program, the Cernuschi Museum invites us to explore or revisit Asian arts and traditions in a warm and festive atmosphere. Whether you're a passionate enthusiast of Asian culture or just looking for a family outing, this free weekend is the perfect way to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From February 21, 2026 to February 22, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    7 Avenue Velasquez
    75008 Paris 8

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    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.cernuschi.paris.fr

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