Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Boston

Pop by the Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday evening, February 15 to ring in the Year of the Dragon. Celebrate the Lunar New Year by enjoying a plethora of activities including art, painting, dance, a performance of traditional kung fu a majestic dragon dance, and plenty of surprises. Enjoy $5 minimum, pay-what-you-wish general admission to MFA Boston during the MFA’s Lunar New Year celebration (available in person day of, starting at 5 pm).

Boston’s annual colorful and popular parade is scheduled for February 18, 2024, at Phillips Square at 10 am. The day-long parade winds around Chinatown, which will be mainly deemed a pedestrian-only area, and honors the Year of the Dragon in a dazzling demonstration of Boston’s vibrant Asian community.

In celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10th, Encore Boston Harbor’s restaurant Red 8, will be offering a prix fixe, Lunar New Year feast from Saturday, February 10th through Saturday, February 24th. Available in addition to Red 8’s regular menu, Chinese Chef Kevin HanQing Yuan's multi-course Lunar New Year menu is a scrumptious feast including delicacies like toasted duck & pork rib and half a garlic steamed lobster, and lots more!

Mandarin Oriental, Boston is bringing back its annual Lion Dance to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Lion Dance will be held in the hotel lobby on Saturday, February 10th from 2-2:30 p.m. The dynamic dance will be performed by Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy. The lion dancers will be accompanied by drum and cymbal musicians to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

It’s official, spring is on the way. Punxsutawney Phil didn’t  see his shadow andwe’re all dreaming of the promise of posies popping in the sunshine.  There’s a pop-up store at the China Trade Center brimming with flowers, decorations, and delightful ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year. 

Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a colorful festival at the Peabody Essex Museum on Saturday, February 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. PEM continues its celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home and invites you to enjoy performances, storytelling, art-making, live music, and a puppetry workshop.

Get set for a memorable evening of music, culture, and vibrant performances at Berklee Performance Center on Tuesday, February 13 at 8 pm. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a festival concert featuring Budaya, CTM, and IMIX and a team of talented Berklee student performers delivering a diverse array of tunes from traditional Chinese music to modern pop tunes. The dragon-themed wonderland features a visual spectacle and sonic celebration. Gather friends and family for a night of unity, joy, and the magic of music to welcome the Year of the Dragon in style. 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Dragon Rolls from Legal Sea Foods’ Sushi & Sake menu. These colorful rolls offer a unique fusion of flavors and textures that honor the tradition of this beloved holiday in a deliciously contemporary way. Let the Dragon Rolls be a symbol of prosperity and good fortune as you ring in the “year of the Dragon” with family and friends.