Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Cincinnati!

Lunar New Year (LNY) encompasses several New Year celebrations from East and Southeast Asia, such as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, Tết the Vietnamese New Year, and Seollal the Korean New Year. These holidays are based on the Lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, therefore their dates vary year by year, generally occurring in late January or early February. This year, Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In Chinese zodiac tradition, the Year of the Horse symbolizes adventure, vitality, and momentum.

The Lunar New Year holiday is a time when we say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new. For many East and Southeast Asian families, it's one of the biggest celebrations of the year. While Lunar New Year celebrations vary by culture, they all include plenty of delicious food, entertainment, and quality time with the people we love. Whether you're gathering with family and friends or looking to experience these traditions for the first time, there's a place for everyone to celebrate Lunar New Year with our Greater Cincinnati community!

Here's a list of family-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations around Greater Cincinnati, including performances, galas, parties, and restaurant specials. Explore these incredible opportunities to learn more about and celebrate LNY in our community!

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Cultural Events and Parties

Chinese New Year Gala by Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center (BYCPAC)
Saturday, February 7th l 2:00pm - 4:00pm Princeton High School Don't miss the 3rd Annual Chinese New Year Gala, the largest celebration in the Tri-State area! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with breathtaking performances, including classical Chinese dance and music, cultural showcases, and much more! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Chinese traditions and ring in the Lunar New Year with joy and excitement. Support the arts and cultural heritage and buy your tickets now; donations are appreciated! Purchase tickets here!

Lunar New Year Concert by the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Music Society
Saturday, February 7th l 7:30pm - 9:30pm Memorial Hall
The Greater Cincinnati Chinese Music Society proudly presents its 2026 Lunar New Year Concert, a distinguished annual celebration that has united traditional Chinese instruments and the Philharmonic for more than two decades across the Tri-State region. This event is in collaboration with Summermusik - Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra.

Chinese New Year Culture Night by Uncle Yip's
Wednesday, February 18th l 6pm Uncle Yips - 10736 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse with an authentic Chinese dinner and drinks accompanied by a traditional Chinese Lion Dance! Tickets are $79.95 per person. Call 513-733-8484 to reserve your seats.

Factory 52 Lunar New Year
Thursday, February 19th - Sunday, February 22nd l Various times
Factory 52 campus
Celebrate Lunar New Year all weekend with festive events across the Factory 52 campus. Expect ticketed dinner nights at The Gatherall + Aces Pickleball, Asian Markets, Lunarfest, live music, cultural performances throughout the weekend, and so much more.

LunarFest & Friends by et&al at Factory 52
Friday, February 20th l 7:00 pm - 12:00 am The Gatherall at Factory 52
It's the Year of the Horse & it's going down in a major way at LunarFest & Friends! 10 multi-talented Asian DJ's from around the country are bringing you a high caliber soundtrack of cultural collaboration right here in Cincinnati. 10 DJs. 5 Hours. 3 Zones. 10 Restaurants. Tickets available now on Eventbrite. Each ticket comes with a Welcome Sake Shot (For Guests 21+) -or- N/A Toast (For All Ages) and Access to All Stages. $15 Early Bird thru February 14 $20 Advance thru February 19 $25 Day Of LunarFest Limited tickets - sales end at capacity — grab yours early!

Lunar New Year Tea by Taft Museum of Art
Friday, February 20th l Seatings at 10:30am and 1:00pm Taft Museum of Art
Herald in the Lunar New Year at the Taft with a celebratory tea service! Honor the kickoff of a new year with a special selection of teas from Churchill’s Fine Teas, and delectable small bites inspired by the Our Family Kitchen Cookbook, prepared by the Taft Café. $55 for Taft members, $65 for non-members. Registration includes admission to special exhibitions, including Teatime: Chinese Enamels from the Taft Collection, where you can see this coffee pot and more, and the museum’s collection galleries, plus access to the Museum Shop, where you can find an array of tea and tea accessories.

Chinese New Year Dinner with Adopteen
Saturday, February 21st l 1:00 pm Oriental Wok Hyde Park
Calling all adoptees of Cincinnati! Email adopteenohiocincinnati@gmail.com by 2/13 to register.

Lunar New Year Extravaganza by Oriental Wok
*Monday, February 23rd l 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oriental Wok Ft. Mitchell - *
Join Oriental Wok for a 10-course authentic feast, traditional lion & dragon dances, special Chinese performances, horses from CW Stables, and our iconic firecracker celebration Tickets are limited: $175 all-inclusive. Call 859-331-300 or reserve online on OpenTable.

Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 at Liberty Center by Alliance of Chinese Culture & Arts USA (ACCA)
Saturday, February 28th l 1:00pm - 5:00pm Activities begin 1:00pm, Live performances begin 3:30pm
Liberty Center
Hosted by the Alliance of Chinese Culture & Arts (ACCA), world-class musicians will bring concert-hall brilliance to Liberty Center, creating a rare and extraordinary opportunity for our community to experience the vibrant sprit, dynamic energy, and exquisite artistry of traditional Chinese instruments, an unforgettable way to welcome the Year of the Horse!

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Restaurant and Food Specials

Tea 'n' Bowl Asian Food & Bubble Tea
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Tea 'n' Bowl with a specially curated menu of 12 exquisite dishes available throughout the month from February 8 to February 28. Menu specials include Pineapple Crispy Pork; Roast Duck; Crispy Shrimp with Rock Salt & Crispy Garlic Pepper; Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Spiced Salt, and Cantonese Pan Fried Noodles with XO Sauce. Don't miss out – call 513-744-9800 to reserve your table or place takeout orders. We're excited to celebrate with you! 211 W McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Find their full LNY menu here.

Citrus and Sago
Chef Paul Liew is offering his 5-course Lunar New Year dinner menu. Reservations can be made now through Feb 20/21 and Feb 27/28, while reservations are available. Reserve your menu now before they sell out! 1004 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Call or email Sago to reserve your Lunar New Year special menu today

Corner Dumpling House
Starting February 6th at Corner Dumpling House, dine-in customers can win a mystery red envelope by leaving a Google review and showing it to your server! 11371 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 Find their full menu here.

Duck Beijing House
Enjoy a special Lunar New Year menu at Duck Beijing House throughout the month of February, available for take-out or dine-in! Their $388 special 10-dish menu includes prosperity assorted cold appetizers, signature whole peking duck served with pancakes, scallions, cucumbers and hoisin sauce, stir-fried jumbo prawns with salt and pepper, steamed whole fish with ginger and scallion, braised abalone and shiitake mushrooms, golden fried rice with diced seafood, and desserts of sesame balls and a seasonal fresh fruit platter. 11371 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 Find their special LNY menu here.

Pho Lang Thang
Pho Lang Thang is celebrating Lunar New Year/Tết with house-made bánh chưng! You can pre-order these traditional sticky rice cakes (made out of sticky rice, mung bean, and pork) on our website now through Feb 13, with pickups from Feb 14–17.

On the day of the holiday (February 17), we'll be serving free bánh chưng slices to tables (while supplies last), featuring three special Lunar cocktails, and giving away Red Envelopes in our festive Tết-inspired decorated space. Visit our website to place your pre-order or book a reservation. 1828 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Place your bánh chưng pre-order here. Make your February 17 reservation here.

Pho Kimmy
For Tết this year, Pho Kimmy will be doing thit kho (braised pork with eggs) and dua chua (pickled mustard greens) as a special from Saturday, February 14 - Tuesday, February 17. 11974 Lebanon Rd #120, Sharonville, OH 45241

Gabriela Filipina Kantina
Gabriela will offer a Lunar New Year Pastry Box packed with sweets made for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! Inside each $30 box: Snowkin Halaya Mooncake, Yellow Mung Bean Paste Mooncake, Pineapple Almond Mini Pop Tart, 2 Piaya (Ube Filled), Old-Fashioned Donut with Black Sesame Glaze & Fresh Honeycomb, Jasmine Milk Tea Cake Slice with Ginger Swiss Meringue Buttercream & Pichi-Pichi Garnish. Pre-orders are open from: February 9 – February 15 Pick ups: Wednesday, Feb 18, 5–7:30 PM 2750 Park Ave, Norwood, OH Place your LNY pastry box pre-order here.

Kanji OTR
Kanji OTR will offer two specials for Lunar New Year/Seollal: Tteokguk (a traditional Korean soup with sliced rice cakes eaten on the new year) and The Fortune Cookie Martini! You can order these specials from Tuesday, February 17 - Sunday, February 22. 1739 Elm Street, Cincinnati 45202

Kungfu Noodle Cincinnati
Kungfu Noodle Cincinnati has a new menu for the season which includes Lunar New Year dishes with special significance. For example, their Sichuan Boiled Fish symbolizes abundance, and both their Chongqing Spicy Grilled Fish and Claypot Chicken with Taro are commonly enjoyed during festive family gatherings! 349 Calhount St., Cincinnati OH 45219

Yee Mama
Celebrate Lunar New Year all week long at Yee Mama! Yee Mama is offering multiple specials: -From Feb 17-22, each day, the first 5 guests born in the Year of the Horse (1978, 1990, 2002, 2014) will receive a free bowl of wontons - first come, first served! -From Feb 17-22, spend $10+ and receive a red envelope with Dumpling Dollars ($1-$10) or free merch! -On the weekend of February 20-22, try their shrimp and pork siu mai special! 1801 Race St, Cincinnati 45202

Little Matcha
Don't miss Little Matcha's special Lunar New Year promo flavor dropping this week! Be sure to also try their All-Asian menu throughout the month of February — including red bean (China, Japan, Korea), ube (Philippines), and Thai coconut custard (Thai). 332 Scott Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011

Kung Brew Cafe
Kung Brew Cafe is giving out special red envelopes to customers throughout the day on Tuesday, February 17 — the 25th and 50th customers will receive envelopes with a special surprise of $50 each! 640 Main Street, Covington, KY

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Other Lunar New Year Specials

Skye Island Esthetics
Skye Island Esthetics, a new Asian-owned skincare business located in Florence, KY, has a red envelope special! 🧧When you visit for a treatment, your envelope will contain a little something special! Start the new year with a new look, offered only from 2/15/26 - 3/15/26! 7905 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042 Book your treatment online here.