Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in Pittsburgh, PA
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
Pittsburgh's Lunar New Year season blooms at Phipps Conservatory, where the celebration has been going for nearly three decades. Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
In 2026, Lunar New Year at Phipps marked its 29th year on Saturday, February 21, with performances included in admission, presented with the Chinese Association for Science and Technology. Earlier, on February 7, the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center's Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala filled the Pittsburgh Playhouse, and the Novo Asian Food Hall in the Strip District threw a celebration and market on February 27 and 28. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet.
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Lunar New Year in Pittsburgh, PA: common questions
When is Lunar New Year at Phipps in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet. In 2026 the 29th celebration was held on Saturday, February 21, included with admission.
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 there a Lunar New Year gala in Pittsburgh?
Yes. The Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Gala was held at the Pittsburgh Playhouse on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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