Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in Tucson, AZ
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
Tucson welcomes Lunar New Year with a day-long festival at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, and the whole family is invited. Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
In 2026 the center's Lunar New Year Festival on River Road ran on Saturday, February 21, from 10 am to 6 pm, with admission of $5 and free entry for kids 12 and under. In past years the center has also brought lion dances to Lee Lee International Supermarket (February 1, 2025). The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet.
"You hear the drums before you see anything. Then the lion bursts in, and every kid on the sidewalk forgets to breathe." (Ben, founder of LunarNewYearEvents.com)
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Lunar New Year in Tucson, AZ: common questions
When is the Tucson Lunar New Year Festival in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet. In 2026 the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center held it on Saturday, February 21, from 10 am to 6 pm.
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.
How much is the Tucson Lunar New Year Festival?
In 2026 admission was $5, and kids 12 and under got in free.
How can I add a Lunar New Year event here?
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