Culver City Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

Culver City is proud to begin a new tradition with its first-ever Lunar New Year Celebration. Join for an afternoon honoring the Lunar New Year and the rich cultures, histories, and traditions celebrated by communities around the world.

• Sunday, February 22nd
• 3 - 6 PM
• The Culver Steps at Town Plaza

This family-friendly event will feature cultural experiences, performances, and opportunities to come together in the spirit of renewal, unity, and good fortune.

Performances

• Bei Bei Guzheng Performance
• Drum and Gong Performance, Happy New Year, South Bay Drum and Gong Troupe
• Purple Magpie Mandarin Preschoolers Performances
• Qipao Show, Chinese Etiquette, South Bay Chinese American Association of California Qipao Team
• Chorus, Longing Si Nian, South Bay Youth Choir
• Umbrella Dance, Hometown Feelings, South Bay Chinese American Association of California Dancing Team
• Cute Moves Dances
• Tai Chi Fan, South Bay Taiji Team
• Male Solo, The Toreador Song, South Bay Choir
• Qipao Show, Hong Kong Style, South Bay Chinese American Association of California Qipao Team
• USC Dance
• Tai Chi Sword, South Bay Taiji Team
• Enter Martial Arts Performance
• Tibetan Dance, Sunshine Girl
• Shaolin Wushu Finale

Cultural Booths & Activities

• Traditional Dough Figurine Art
• Purple Magpie Mandarin Community Cultural Booths:
• Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquer Fan
• Chinese Calligraphy 
• Traditional Rubbing Art
• Face painting 
• Kids’ Hair Accessories Dress-Up

All are welcome to help us mark the start of this exciting new annual celebration in Culver City.

To avoid parking challenges, attendees are encouraged to take alternative transportation including Culver CityBus or to walk, bike and ride to the event. The Culver Steps Town Plaza is served by Culver CityBus Lines 1 and 1C1 Circulator. Please contact Culver CityBus to plan your visit at the Culver CityBus website or call (310) 253-6500

 

When

Location

The Culver Steps at Town Plaza, 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City, 90232, View Map