The Toronto Symphony Orchestra Lunar New Year Celebration brings a full orchestra, a lion dance and a lobby full of family activities to Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. Think concert night with a festive warm-up act. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it was held Saturday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect
The party starts in the lobby an hour before the concert, at 6:30 p.m. in 2026, with a lion dance, an Asian artisan market and family cultural activities. Then everyone heads in for the orchestra.
The 2026 concert was conducted by Carolyn Kuan and hosted by Dashan (Mark Rowswell), with Wu Man as soloist on the pipa (a Chinese plucked lute). The TSO says the concert is back by enthusiastic demand: the 2025 edition was held Saturday, February 8.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m., with lobby festivities from 6:30 p.m.
- Tickets: sold through TSO.CA or 416.598.3375, with 20% off for groups of 10 or more
- Venue: Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, ON
- Organizer: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Lunar New Year Celebration in 2027?
The TSO has not announced a 2027 date. The concert was last held February 28, 2026, and in 2025 it took place February 8.
Where is the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Lunar New Year concert held?
Recent editions have been at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, with lobby festivities starting one hour before the concert.
What happens at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Lunar New Year Celebration?
A ticketed orchestra concert follows a lobby program with a lion dance, an Asian artisan market and family cultural activities.
Source: TSO Newsroom – TSO celebrates the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year concert on Feb 28, 2026, UP Express – Lunar New Year celebrations in Toronto (2025)
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to Roy Thomson Hall.
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
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