Chinese New Year is taking over Metro Manila with malls and lifestyle hubs transforming their spaces into festive destinations filled with performances, markets, and cultural showcases. If you’re planning your outdoor celebration for the Year of the Horse, here are Lunar New Year events happening across the metro.

Hearts & Fortune at Parqal Aseana City
Aseana City’s Parqal opens the season with Hearts & Fortune, a community-centered Chinese New Year celebration set in its amphitheater space. Guests can catch a live lion and dragon dance performance and even book feng shui consultations for guidance as the new year begins. With vibrant red-and-gold décor and open-air energy, the event offers a lively yet accessible way for families and friend groups to welcome prosperity together.

Gallop Into Greatness at Shangri-La Plaza

Shangri-La Plaza leans into elegance with Gallop Into Greatness, a Lunar New Year celebration inspired by strength and forward momentum. Running from February 13 to 17, the event features themed installations, artistic displays, and curated performances that highlight renewal and ambition for the year ahead. The mall’s refined setting adds a polished touch to the festivities, making it ideal for those who prefer a more elevated celebration.

Lunar Fair at the SM Aura Premier

From February 13 to 22, SM Aura Premier’s UG Atrium transforms into a Lunar Fair filled with participating purveyors and festive finds. Expect pop-up booths offering specialty treats, gift items, and wellness products aligned with the season’s themes of luck and abundance. The market-style setup makes it easy to browse, shop, and soak in the celebratory atmosphere in between errands or meet-ups.

Shangri-La Plaza’s Spring Film Festival 

For cinephiles, Shangri-La Plaza also hosts the Spring Film Festival from February 15 to 17. The festival screens selected Chinese films, giving audiences a chance to engage with Lunar New Year storytelling through cinema. It’s a culturally rich way to celebrate, perfect for those who want to pair tradition with contemporary film.

Ride Into Good Fortune 2026 at Okada Manila

Okada Manila marks the occasion with Ride Into Good Fortune 2026, featuring large-scale installations and festive entertainment across its expansive property. With bold visuals inspired by prosperity and movement, the celebration blends spectacle with tradition. It’s a go-to destination for families looking to experience Lunar New Year in a grand, immersive setting.

Whether you’re after cultural performances, festive markets, or cinematic showcases, Metro Manila’s Lunar New Year lineup this February offers plenty of ways to ring in luck, abundance, and fresh beginnings.