Chinese New Year 2026: The program of festivities in Lyon

Chinese New Year February-March 2026
Get ready for the year of Fire Horse Lyon is preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a major event in the heart of the Asian quarter.

📅 Key Information: Sunday, February 22

  • Place : Asian Quarter, Lyon 7th arrondissement (Rue Pasteur / Rue de Marseille)
  • Schedules : 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • On the program: Craft market, street food stalls, and cultural surprises.

An open-air market

The shopkeepers of La Guillotière invite you to discover their specialties. It's the perfect time to taste authentic products and support local artisans.

🥢 The "Little Gourmet Lexicon" of February 22nd

So you don't get lost in front of the stands!
  • Baozi (Bao) These large, white, steamed buns, filled with meat or vegetables, are the ultimate comfort food.
  • Jiaozi The famous Chinese dumplings. On New Year's Day, they symbolize prosperity because their shape is reminiscent of ancient gold ingots.
  • Nian Gao : Sticky rice cake. Eating it, according to tradition, allows one to get a promotion or to "grow" (in wisdom or height) each year.
  • Tangyuan Small balls of sticky rice served in a hot syrup, symbolizing family unity.
🦁 The Je Visite Lyon tip: Arrive right when we open at 11:30 am to avoid the crowds and be sure to taste the most popular specialties that sell out very quickly!
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