Tasting stations, a lion dance and shopping all in one plaza: the Chinatown Plaza Lunar New Year Celebration in Las Vegas makes for an easy afternoon out. The celebration takes place at Chinatown Plaza, 4215 W Spring Mountain Rd. The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet; in 2026 it was held Saturday, February 28.
What to expect
Lohan School of Shaolin leads the lion dance and performing arts. Food and drink tasting stations, cultural vendors and festival merchandise fill out the plaza.
General admission is free until 5 PM, and a separately priced VIP experience runs from 7 to 9 PM. Go hungry and pace yourself; tasting stations are a marathon, not a sprint.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 28, 2026; free general admission until 5 PM, VIP experience 7 to 9 PM.
- Admission: free general admission; the VIP experience is priced separately.
- Where: Chinatown Plaza, 4215 W Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102.
- Organizer: Chinatown Plaza Las Vegas. The plaza also hosted a Lunar New Year festival on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Chinatown Plaza Lunar New Year Celebration in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. The most recent celebration was Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Chinatown Plaza on Spring Mountain Road.
Is the Chinatown Plaza Lunar New Year Celebration free?
General admission is free until 5 PM. A separately priced VIP experience runs from 7 to 9 PM.
What happens at the Chinatown Plaza Lunar New Year Celebration?
You can watch a lion dance and performing arts led by Lohan School of Shaolin, sample food and drink at tasting stations and shop cultural vendors and festival merchandise.
Source: February 28: Year of the Fire Horse Celebration at Chinatown Plaza (Vegas PBS), AAPI Chamber’s Las Vegas Lunar New Year Festival (Nevada Health Link, 2025)
How Do I Get to Chinatown Plaza?
Chinatown Plaza is at 4215 W Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to Chinatown Plaza.
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
Map
Chinatown Plaza, 4215 W Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102