Shopping for the new year is half the fun, and the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar in Oakland makes it a street party. This two-day bazaar fills Oakland Chinatown the weekend before Lunar New Year, with vendors, performers and families getting ready for the holiday. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
What to expect
The 34th annual bazaar ran Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1, 2026. Vendors sold flowers, decorations, gifts, art and new-year goods, while lion dancing, martial arts, music and traditional performances kept the streets lively.
The bazaar highlights Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other Lunar New Year traditions. The organizer reports more than 40,000 attendees and over 50 vendor booths, so comfortable shoes are your friend.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 10am (closing at 5pm on Sunday)
- Location: Oakland Chinatown, 388 Ninth Street, Oakland, CA 94607
- Organizer: Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
- Size: 40,000+ attendees and 50+ vendor booths, according to the organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar in 2027?
The chamber hasn’t set 2027 dates yet. It was last held January 31 and February 1, 2026, and in 2026 it fell on the weekend before Lunar New Year.
Where is the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar held?
It takes place in Oakland Chinatown, centered at 388 Ninth Street in Oakland.
What happens at the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar?
Vendors sell flowers, decorations, gifts and art for the new year, and performers bring lion dancing, martial arts, music and traditional shows.
Source: Oakland Chinatown Chamber: Lunar New Year Bazaar sponsorship (2026), Oakland Chinatown Chamber media: Families prepare for Lunar New Year at the bazaar
How Do I Get to Oakland Chinatown?
Oakland Chinatown is at 388 Ninth Street, Oakland, CA 94607. 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 Oakland Chinatown.
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
Oakland Chinatown, 388 Ninth Street, Oakland, CA 94607