A festive Lunar New Year gala featuring music, dance, and visual storytelling celebrating Chinese culture and the Chinese Canadian community
The 2026 Chinese Canadian Lunar New Year Gala is a signature cultural performance celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Horse.
Held on Chinese New Year’s Eve at the Meridian Arts Centre – Lyric Theatre, the gala presents a vibrant evening of music, dance, and visual storytelling. The program highlights the richness of Chinese culture while reflecting the creativity and diversity of the Chinese Canadian community.
Blending traditional elements with contemporary artistic expression, this professionally produced gala offers audiences a festive, family-friendly celebration of heritage, unity, and new beginnings. It is an annual cultural highlight that brings communities together and celebrates Canada’s multicultural spirit through the performing arts.
What to Expect:
• Live music and dance performances
• Traditional and contemporary cultural presentations
• A festive Lunar New Year atmosphere suitable for all ages
