Far East Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026

Two-day event features lion dances, martial arts, and cultural performances

Feb. 2, 2026 at 4:15am

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The Far East Center in Denver, Colorado is hosting its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026. The outdoor event in the Center's parking lot will feature a variety of cultural performances, including lion dances, Taiko drumming, K-pop dance crews, and traditional Vietnamese and Filipino dances.

Why it matters

The Far East Center has been a hub for Asian culture and community in Denver for decades. This annual Lunar New Year celebration helps preserve and showcase the diverse Asian heritage of the neighborhood, drawing crowds from across the city to experience the vibrant traditions.

The details

The two-day event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with a packed schedule of performances. Highlights include the Shaolin Hung Mei Lion Dance, GDPT Nguyen Thieu Lion Dance, FACC Filipino Traditional Dance, and K-pop dance crews from Palace Studio. Visitors can also shop for Lunar New Year decorations and supplies at Truong An Gifts.

  • The Far East Center Lunar New Year Celebration will take place on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The event will run daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The players

Far East Center

A hub for Asian culture and community in Denver, Colorado that has hosted the annual Lunar New Year celebration for decades.

Truong An Gifts

A year-round retailer at the Far East Center that specializes in Lunar New Year decorations, flowers, plants, fruits, and more.

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What’s next

Visitors are encouraged to RSVP for the event on the Far East Center's website to help organizers plan.

The takeaway

The Far East Center's annual Lunar New Year celebration is a cherished tradition that brings the diverse Asian community of Denver together to experience vibrant cultural performances and shop for festive decorations, showcasing the enduring importance of preserving cultural heritage in an evolving city.