Come celebrate Chinese New Year in Guadalajara 2026 with this incredible free festival. This time, it will be held at the Jalisco Experimental Theater.
Organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Guadalajara, the event will take place on February 7, starting at 11:00 a.m. Add it to your
list of things to do this month!
There will be plenty of cultural and recreational activities for the whole family to welcome the Year of the Horse.
More information about the free Chinese New Year Celebration in Guadalajara
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During the event , you can enjoy a great artistic program, which includes
- Choral singing and live music
- Traditional and contemporary dances
- Poetry recital
- Group tai chi exhibition
- Music with traditional Chinese instruments such as dizi and hulusi
There will also be workshops and experiences for children and adults:
🧶 Making Chinese knots
- 🧶 Chinese knot making
- ✂️ Paper cutouts with the zodiac sign of the Horse
- 🏮 Ceremony to hang lanterns and make wishes
- 👘 Hanfu fitting and photo session with traditional Chinese clothing
- ✍️ Writing New Year’s couplets and the character symbolizing good fortune
- ♟️ Traditional games, such as Chinese chess and mahjong
- 🥟 Food area with Chinese flavors (subject to availability)
- 🎁 Activities, raffles, and events throughout the day
For more information, check the Confucius Institute of Guadalajara’s social media accounts.
Practical information:
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📅 Date: February 7, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍Where: Jalisco Experimental Theater
🎟️ Cost: Free admission