Lunar New Year Events in and around the GTA

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and displays. Discover fun Lunar New Year events below for families across Toronto and Southern Ontario.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake

2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations in the GTA

Lunar New Year Celebration Gala
Jan 18, 2025 
to Jan 18, 2025
Burlington Performing Arts Centre
The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural Integration Join us for an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration on January 18, 2025, at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, as Redleaf Cultural Integration presents The Year of the Snake Celebration! The event will feature various spectacular performances, including traditional ...
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Square One Shopping Centre
Jan 23, 2025 
to Jan 26, 2025
Square One Shopping Centre
In celebration of Lunar New Year, Square One Shopping Centre is creating an immersive experience for shoppers to kick off the Year of the Snake. As part of its annual tradition, Holt Renfrew and Square One have partnered to bring the Wushu Project to Square One to celebrate the Year ...
2025 Lunar Lanterns
Jan 25, 2025 
to Feb 16, 2025
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Lighting up the Year of the Snake, the Lunar Lanterns present six artists with unique stories. Featuring artists of different cultural backgrounds, each piece reflects a connection with the snake and this year’s theme: Fluidity in Diversity. In 2025, we’re letting go of the old and discovering the new—may these ...
Toronto Spring Festival Fireworks Celebration
Jan 25, 2025 
to Jan 25, 2025
Nathan Phillips Square
Canada’s first-ever Toronto Spring Festival Fireworks Celebration is coming to Toronto City Hall! Initiated by Spark Media and co-hosted by the Scarborough York Region Chinese Business Association, along with support from sponsors and communities. The event features a variety of activities throughout the day, including the ice show, Chinese New ...
Year of the Snake at the BSM
Jan 26, 2025 
to Jan 26, 2025
Bata Shoe Museum
Join us on Sunday January 26th for special performances from Lion Dance Toronto, crafts from Toronto History Museum’s Youth Volunteers, tea ceremony demonstrations with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, and photo opportunities to commemorate the coming Lunar New Year. According to the Chinese zodiac, this year’s new lunar ...
Chao Tet TO 2025 – Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Jan 29, 2025 
to Jan 29, 2025
Paradise Theatre
Celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year in style at Chào Tết TO 2025! Join us on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the stunning Paradise Theatre in Toronto for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and tradition. This vibrant event will immerse you in the joy and warmth of the Year of ...
Toronto Chinatown BIA Chinese New Year Celebrations
Feb 1, 2025 
to Feb 2, 2025
Chinatown Toronto
Toronto Chinatown BIA is thrilled to announce our 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations will be on Feb 1 & 2 at both Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall! Witness the traditional lion dance to kick off our event followed by a lineup of interactive activities and performances to showcase the ...
Celebrate Lunar New Year at CF Markville
Feb 1, 2025 
to Feb 1, 2025
CF Markville
Happy Lunar New Year from CF Markville! You’re invited with your family and friends to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake! Enjoy a traditional lion dance, festive dance performances, God of Fortune, and more! These activities are complimentary and are open to all our visitors. We ...
GTA LunarFest
Feb 1, 2025 
to Feb 2, 2025
Varley Art Gallery
A weekend of arts, crafts, culture. Join LunarFest at Varley Art Gallery to celebrate the Year of the Snake!
2025 LunarFest GTA Artist Market
Feb 1, 2025 
to Feb 2, 2025
Varley Art Gallery
Join us at the McKay Art Centre for a mini artist market! LunarFest invites local artists to share their original creations, from prints, stickers, jewelry, and more. Free admission, open from 10am-5pm. Learn more at lunarfestgta.ca.
Happy Lunar New Year at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Feb 2, 2025 
to Feb 2, 2025
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Happy Lunar New Year from CF Toronto Eaton Centre! You’re invited with your family and friends to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake! Enjoy traditional lion dance, festive dance performances, God of Fortune, and more! These activities are complimentary and are open to all our visitors. ...
Vaughan Lunar New Year's Serpentine Soiree
Feb 7, 2025 
to Feb 7, 2025
Vaughan City Playhouse
The Vaughan Lunar New Year Celebration is on Friday Feb. 7, 7:00pm at the Vaughan City Playhouse Theatre. Learn calligraphy and orgami making, watch the Lion Dance kicking off the celebration, learn about special blessings and traditions on this auspicious occasion and of course, receiving lucky red envelopes, followed by ...
CF Fairview Mall Lunar New Year Celebrations
Feb 8, 2025 
to Feb 8, 2025
CF Fairview Mall
This Lunar New Year, CF Fairview Mall will be hosting a series of exclusive events to celebrate the Year of the Snake. You’re invited with your family and friends to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake! Enjoy traditional a lion dance, festive dance performances, God of ...
Year of the Snake: A Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb 8, 2025 
to Feb 8, 2025
Roy Thomson Hall
Ring in the Lunar New Year with an enchanting evening of music that’s sure to inspire joy and good fortune! Join beloved comedian Dashan, renowned conductor Naomi Woo, and your TSO for a symphonic celebration in honour of the Year of the Snake. This can’t-miss concert weaves together a captivating ...
Family Day Weekend at the Aga Khan Museum
Feb 15, 2025 
to Feb 17, 2025
Aga Khan Museum
This Family Day Weekend, celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Aga Khan Museum with exciting activities and performances presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. The Year of the Snake brings exciting opportunities for travel and the support of generous benefactors. It’s a time to ...

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