Chào, Tết TO (Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival)

Chào, Tết TO is a Toronto festival for Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), and its name pairs chào (Vietnamese for hello) with TO, short for Toronto. Picture a day that starts with crafts and market browsing and ends with a DJ and a New Year countdown. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it was held Monday, February 16, at Youngplace (Small World Centre).

What to expect

The music comes from the NPTmusic band, which blends traditional Vietnamese and modern instruments. Between sets, you can wander an indoor Tết marketplace and line up at Vietnamese food and drink vendors.

Kids get their own zone with games, crafts and a photobooth. Night owls can stay for the evening DJ and the countdown, which in 2026 ran until 11 p.m.

Good to know

• Last held: Monday, February 16, 2026, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Admission: festival entry was free in 2026; some music shows were ticketed separately
• Venue: Youngplace (Small World Centre), 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5
• Organizers: Small World Music and NPT Music

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Chào, Tết TO in 2027?

No 2027 date has been set yet. The festival was held February 16, 2026, and before that on January 29, 2025, both right around Lunar New Year.

Is Chào, Tết TO free?

Festival admission was free in 2026, though some music shows were ticketed separately.

What happens at Chào, Tết TO?

It celebrates Tết with live Vietnamese music, an indoor marketplace, food and drink vendors, a kids’ zone, and an evening DJ with a New Year countdown.

Source: Small World Music – Chào, Tết TO 2026, NOW Toronto – Chao, Tet TO 2026 listing

How Do I Get to Youngplace (Small World Centre)?

Youngplace (Small World Centre) is at 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.