2026 Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden

Photo courtesy of Lan Su Chinese Garden

Portland’s most popular Lunar New Year Celebration is back at Lan Su Chinese Garden. The three week festival features hanging red lanterns, performances, light shows and activities.

The Chinese New Year festival is celebrating the Year of the Horse on select days from February 18-March 1, 2026. Here’s how you can participate in the Chinese New Year celebration at Lan Su Chinese Garden.

2026 Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden

There are multiple ways you can experience Chinese New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden. In addition to the special nighttime events, the garden typically hosts daytime activities and an opening celebration. I will update this post with those details as soon as they are announced. 

Here are the evening celebrations you can choose from:

Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights

Experience Lan Su’s Chinese New Year Celebration with glowing lantern sculptures from China, a magical zodiac animals light show by Noble Robot and a live Dragon Dance procession by Portland Lee’s Association.

The Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights are from 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday nights from February 18-March 1, 2026. You can choose from 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. entry times. 

Tickets

Tickets for the Chinese New Year Lantern Viewing Dragon + Light Show Nights are on sale now. The price is $32.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids age 3-11. Infants 0-2 attend for free.

Oregon and Washington EBT cardholders pay $15.95 for up to 4 tickets per cardholder. These tickets are only available at the Lan Su ticket booth.

Music + Lantern Viewing Nights

Instead of a flashy dragon dance and light show, guests can enjoy a more tranquil experience during these nights. Enjoy an enchanting lantern-lit evening accompanied by live Chinese music for a slower, more intimate pace.

The Music + Lantern Viewing Evenings are from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday–Sunday on March 4-8, 2026. There is also a special sensory-friendly night on March 5.

Tickets

Tickets for the Music + Lantern Viewing Nights are $22.95 for adults, $8.95 for ages 3-11. Infants 0-2 attend for free.

Oregon and Washington EBT Cardholders pay $10.95 for up to 4 tickets per cardholder. These tickets are only available at the Lan Su ticket booth.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit the Lan Su Chinese Garden website.

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