Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in San Diego, CA
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
Sunshine, lion dances and weeks of celebrations: that's Lunar New Year in San Diego. Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
The season usually builds weekend by weekend. In 2026, the San Diego Lunar New Year Festival in City Heights came first, February 13 to 15. The San Diego Tết Festival, celebrating Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), took over Liberty Station from February 20 to 22, while the House of China in Balboa Park celebrated on February 21 and 22. Then the Chinese New Year Fair downtown closed things out on February 28 and March 1.
None of the 2027 dates are out yet, so keep this page handy. We'll add each one as soon as the organizers announce it. Curious about the history? The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum hosts events during the season too.
"Lunar New Year was red envelopes from the whole family, and a whole afternoon of lion dances." (Ben, founder of LunarNewYearEvents.com)
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We are confirming this season's Lunar New Year celebrations in San Diego, CA with organizers. Events are added as soon as their dates are verified.
Lunar New Year in San Diego, CA: common questions
When is the San Diego Chinese New Year Fair in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet. In 2026 the fair was held downtown on February 28 and March 1.
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. The Lantern Festival is Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Is there a Tết festival in San Diego?
Yes. The San Diego Tết Festival, for Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), was held at Liberty Station from February 20 to 22 in 2026.
Does Balboa Park celebrate Lunar New Year?
Yes. The House of China in Balboa Park held a celebration on February 21 and 22 in 2026.