Two full weekends of drums, dances and market stalls make the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Chinese New Year Festival in Calgary one of the easiest Lunar New Year outings to fit into a busy month. It takes place at the Cultural Centre at 197 1st St SW, and admission is free. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it ran over two weekends: Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, and Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22.
What to expect
The stage program includes lion and dragon dances, martial arts, music and Chinese opera. A specialty market brings in local vendors, and food stalls keep everyone fed.
There’s also an art exhibition, games, photo booths and prize draws. Miss the first weekend? You get a second chance, which is more than most festivals offer.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, and Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, 2026, 11 AM to 5 PM each day.
- Earlier: the 2025 festival ran January 25–26 and February 1–2.
- Admission: free.
- Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4M4.
- Organizer: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Chinese New Year Festival in 2027?
The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. Recent festivals ran over two weekends around Lunar New Year, most recently February 14, 15, 21 and 22, 2026.
Is the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Chinese New Year Festival free?
Yes. Admission is free, though market vendors and food stalls sell their own items.
What happens at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Chinese New Year Festival?
You can watch lion and dragon dances, martial arts, music and Chinese opera, shop a specialty market, eat at food stalls and enjoy an art exhibition, games, photo booths and prize draws.
Source: Chinese New Year Festival – Travel Alberta, The Year of the Horse Chinese New Year Festival 2026 – Calgary Economic Development
How Do I Get to Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre?
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is at 197 1st St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4M4. 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 Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.
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
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 1st St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4M4