Narcissus blooms, lion dancers and food booths draw a crowd to the Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinatown Cultural Plaza in Honolulu, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s annual festival. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. In 2026 it ran Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, 2026, opening at 6 pm on Friday.
What to expect
The festival opens Friday evening with the Chinatown Open House, when the Narcissus Queen and Court and nine lion dance groups visit Chinatown merchants. It’s a fun one to follow on foot.
Food booths serve traditional Chinese foods, and narcissus flower vendors sell blooms for the new year. Arts and crafts and live stage shows of Chinese music and dance fill the Moongate Stage. The 2025 edition had 40+ booths, free kids activities and a high-pole lion dance.
Good to know
- Last held: Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, 2026, starting Friday at 6 pm
- Venue: Chinatown Cultural Plaza, Honolulu
- Organizer: Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
- Separate from Chinatown 808’s Chinatown Festival and Parade at Aala Park
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Chinatown Cultural Plaza Chinese New Year Celebration in 2027?
The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. It ran Friday and Saturday, January 24 and 25, 2025 and Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, 2026, around Lunar New Year.
Where is the Chinese Chamber of Commerce celebration held?
It takes place at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza in Honolulu, with stage shows on the Moongate Stage.
What happens at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza Chinese New Year Celebration?
There’s a Friday open house with lion dance groups and the Narcissus Queen, plus food booths, narcissus vendors, crafts and stage shows.
Source: Celebrate Year of the Horse with festival, parade in Chinatown (Hawaii News Now, 2026), Year of the Snake: Celebrate the new year in Chinatown (Hawaii News Now, 2025)
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to Chinatown Cultural 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 Cultural Plaza, Honolulu, HI
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