(Photo courtesy of Lahiru Ariyananda and Tucson Chinese Cultural Center)

Lunar New Year 2025: Festive Dinners and Events in Tucson


January 28, 2025
By Matt Sterner

Lunar New Year is celebrated in many cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean traditions, each bringing its own customs and festivities.

As Tucson gets ready to welcome the Year of the Snake, local groups are hosting special events, offering traditional celebrations, and embracing the holiday spirit.

We’ll continue to update this roundup if we find more events, so keep this page bookmarked.

101 W. sixth St. #121
Saturday, February 1

From 6 – 8 p.m., Hues ‘N’ Booze is hosting a paint night for the Lunar New Year. It’s a BYOB event and just $40 per person (all art supplies are included). “Join us in welcoming the the Year of the Snake with it’s lucky colors: Carmine Red and Emerald Green! …And a splash of Gold for good fortune.”

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1990 E. Orange Grove Rd.
Saturday, February 1

Starting at noon on Saturday, February 1, Lee Lee International Supermarkets is hosting the a TCCC Lion Dance Troupe Performance. It’s free to attend and open to all!

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1288 W. River Rd.
Saturday, February 8

The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center is hosting its annual Fundraiser Gala from 4 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 8. For $180 per person you’ll have access to a traditional Chinese dinner, live music, performanes, and a silent auction.

Also, if you’re interested in reserving a table for up to 10 people, they’re for $1,800 each (that’s $70 per person).

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7350 S. Nogales Hwy
Saturday, February 8

From 5 – 9:30 p.m., the Pan Asian Community Alliance is hosting live entertainment from Tucson Chinese Association Lion Dancers, Sounds of Thunder Korean Drumming, and Siva Maia Polynesian Dancers. Plus, they’ll have an Asian-inspired dinner buffet. Tickets are $100 per person with $25 as tax deductible — call (520) 297-1042 to reserve your seats.

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1288 W. River Rd.
Saturday, February 15

$5 gets you into the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center’s Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 15. From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., they’ll be selling food and beverages at the family-friendly event, which will feature Chinese music and dance. Kids five years old and younger get in for free.

Learn more.

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