Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in Phoenix, AZ
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
Sunshine, lion dances and a festival that's been going for more than three decades: that's Lunar New Year in Phoenix. Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
The big one is the Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival, which marked its 36th year at The Square PHX in downtown Phoenix on February 14 and 15, 2026. Admission was free, so bring the family and an appetite.
Want more? The Arizona Art Academy's Spring Festival Gala filled the Chandler Center for the Arts on January 31, 2026, and the Phoenix Food Fair held a Lunar New Year edition at Kiwanis Park in Tempe on January 24 and 25. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet.
"Right after the dances came the food. Nobody leaves a Lunar New Year festival hungry." (Ben, founder of LunarNewYearEvents.com)
We'll add 2027 dates the moment organizers announce them. Check each listing before you go.
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Lunar New Year in Phoenix, AZ: common questions
When is the Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival in 2027?
The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. In 2026 the 36th festival was held at The Square PHX on February 14 and 15.
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. The Lantern Festival that wraps up the season is Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Is the Phoenix Chinese Week festival free?
In 2026, admission was free.
Are there Lunar New Year shows in the East Valley?
Yes. The Arizona Art Academy's Spring Festival Gala was held at the Chandler Center for the Arts on January 31, 2026.