The Tết Market: Celebrating the Lunar New Year 2026 in Val-de-Marne

Regular attendees of the Lunar New Year festivities in the Val-de-Marne know well: the Têt Market organized by Thanh Binh Jeune in Ivry-sur-Seine has become a must-visit event to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse. On January 31 and February 1, 2026, the Vietnamese supermarket on Avenue de Verdun will transform its front into a lively village square filled with festive activities.

Here’s a look at a wonderful initiative that offers a fitting celebration of the Vietnamese New Year in the Paris region. The event spans two full days right outside the store, with free entry drawing thousands of visitors from across Île-de-France each year. The atmosphere echoes that of traditional Vietnamese markets, filled with the same lively spirit that marks the Têt festivities.

What to Expect at the New Year Market in Ivry-sur-Seine?

The team at Thanh Binh Jeune is pulling out all the stops to offer a truly authentic experience. On the culinary side, visitors can enjoy some of the best Vietnamese classics prepared with care: the iconic phở, featuring beef simmered to perfection for hours, along with banh cuon (steamed rice rolls), banh duc (rice cakes), and crispy nem spring rolls. Complementing the dishes are fresh sugarcane juice and chilled coconut water, perfect for a quick escape to Hanoi or Saigon, if only for a tasting.

This year, a new feature has been introduced — a dedicated photo corner decorated in Têt colors. Traditional Lunar New Year decorations are also available for purchase for those wanting to adorn their homes: flowering peach branches, lucky calligraphy, red lanterns, and other symbols of prosperity.

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What activities are planned?

The festive atmosphere is kept lively by the Lang Bang Band and a stellar lineup of vocal performances featuring singers Karin Nguyen, Tham Thuy Ha, Xuân Trang, Marita, and Trang Le. These well-known artists within the Vietnamese community deliver a mix of timeless classics and modern hits, creating a warm and joyful vibe throughout the weekend. Concerts run nonstop over two days, providing visitors with a lively soundtrack as they browse through the stalls.

If you're looking for a fun and flavorful cultural outing for the family in Val-de-Marne, the Têt market offers a wonderful opportunity to explore Vietnamese traditions without the need to travel all the way into Paris's 13th arrondissement. Ivry-sur-Seine is home to a vibrant Asian community, which is reflected in the many specialized shops and vendors found throughout the neighborhood.

The Thanh Binh Jeune supermarket, open all year round, seven days a week, has become a go-to destination for fans of Asian products in the Île-de-France region. Visitors can find everything from fresh, traditional vegetables to rare spices, noodles of all varieties, and specialized kitchen equipment tailored to Vietnamese cuisine. The store also offers online shopping and a dedicated professional section for restaurateurs.

Mark your calendar for January 31 and February 1, 2026, at 20 avenue de Verdun in Ivry-sur-Seine, where the Lunar New Year celebrations will bring a lively and authentic atmosphere. Admission is free, and you’ll have the chance to enjoy various activities throughout the weekend.