Are you looking for 2026 Ann Arbor Lunar New Year Celebrations for the Year of the Horse? We’ve got details on all the local celebrations.
2026 Year of the Horse
The Lunar New Year starts on February 17, 2026. We move from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. 2027 will be the Year of the Goat.
Lunar New Year Events
Our list of Lunar New Year events only include events open to the general public and appropriate for families.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Lunar New Year - Beverage Tasting
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green – 3393 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $10
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Lunar New Year - Beverage Tasting
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green – 3393 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $10
Sunday, February 8, 2026
2026 UMCSSA Chinese New Year Gala
Michigan Theater – 603 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $12-17
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Lion Dance Performance
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green – 3393 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Lunar New Year Celebration - Year of the Fire Horse
Briarwood Mall – 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Lunar New Year Planetarium Shows
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History – 1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-3:45pm
Cost: $8
AADL Welcomes: Chinese New Year Celebration with Ann-Hua Chinese School
Downtown Branch of AADL – 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Lunar New Year Planetarium Shows
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History – 1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-3:45pm
Cost: $8
Japanese Magical Journey with Yasu Ishida
Downtown Branch of AADL – 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: Free
Past Lunar New Year Events we are Watching For
Many events repeat each year. These are events that we are keeping an eye on for 2026.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | January 11 2:00pm-3:30pm | Clay Chinese Lions with Lyla Wang at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
