Picture drums echoing off old brick buildings as a dragon weaves through the crowd: that’s the Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival, a free two-day celebration in downtown Phoenix, held most recently at The Square PHX (Heritage Square). The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. In 2026 it ran Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, as the 36th annual festival.
What to expect
The stage stays busy all weekend with dragon and lion dances, folk dance, music, tai chi (a slow, flowing martial art) and martial arts. Between shows, you can browse Asian food trucks, food and merchandise vendors and cultural exhibits.
Kids get their own Children’s Pavilion, plus hands-on games like a chopstick challenge, mahjong (a tile-matching game), the abacus, the Chinese yo-yo and Chinese name translation. Fair warning: the chopstick challenge is harder than it looks. Rosson House and the museum buildings at The Square PHX open their doors during the festival too.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9 am-5 pm, and Sunday, February 15, 2026, 10 am-5 pm
- Admission: free
- Venue (2026): The Square PHX (Heritage Square), 113 N Sixth St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- The venue can change from year to year; the 2025 festival was at Steele Indian School Park
- Organizer: Phoenix Chinese Week Organization, with the City of Phoenix, Phoenix Sister Cities and its Taipei and Chengdu committees
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival in 2027?
The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. The festival was last held February 14 and 15, 2026, and the 2025 edition ran February 1 and 2, both weekends near Lunar New Year.
Is the Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival free?
Yes. Admission to the two-day festival was free in 2026.
What happens at the Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival?
You’ll find nonstop stage entertainment, including dragon and lion dances, plus Asian food trucks, vendors, cultural exhibits and a Children’s Pavilion with hands-on activities.
Source: Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival – The Square PHX (host venue), 35th Annual Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival – Visit Arizona
How Do I Get to The Square PHX (Heritage Square)?
The Square PHX (Heritage Square) is at 113 N Sixth St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. 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 The Square PHX (Heritage Square).
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
The Square PHX (Heritage Square), 113 N Sixth St, Phoenix, AZ 85004