February 17, 2026 will be the Year of the Fire Horse. New Year festivities in China last about 15 days, from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival (corresponding to the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year). The week from New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the Lunar New Year is a public holiday in China.
It's a time to go out and make the dragons dance in the streets! A custom that has lasted for over a thousand years, the dragon dance is still very popular and eagerly awaited. The Chinese communities of Paris and 93 take this opportunity to discover their culture and traditions.
Guided city tours of Paris's various Chinatowns are offered throughout the year. Register online at exploreparis.com to take part.
Discover Chinese New Year festivities in the Paris region.
Waiting for regular 2026 updates.
Chinese New Year festivities in Paris are taking place in a number of different districts.
The Mairie de Paris has confirmed the following events:
> February 2026: various markets and events are organized in the Asian district of Paris' 13th arrondissement.
> Lunar New Year parade in Paris 13e on Sunday March 1, 2026. See you at noon and set off at 2.30pm, between avenue de Choisy, porte de Choisy and avenue d'Ivry, with the troops for the Lunar New Year parade! A not-to-be-missed event that attracts a lot of people! Find out more about the Chinese New Year program in Paris 13th arrondissement
Route: 44 avenue d'Ivry, Rue de Tolbiac, Avenue de Choisy, Boulevard Masséna and back to avenue d'Ivry
The Chinese New Year parade will take place on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées on Sunday, February 1, 2026, starting at 2:30pm. The dancers will also stay for 15 minutes in front of the Arc de Triomphe, so they can dance in front of everyone and leave time for photo poses.
New this year is the appearance of robots! In order of appearance: Dragon and Lion dances, Hanfu parade (traditional Chinese costumes), robotic animation, Taiji demonstration, Yang Ge traditional dance, etc.
departure to 99 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris
pending update 2026 :
Chinese New Year parade in Belleville on Saturday, January 25, 2025, starting at 2pm! The dragon and lions will dance on rue de Belleville. Starting point: 56 rue de Belleville, 75020 Paris... Lion and dragon parade, musical entertainment, Chinese street food stalls, etc.
Gourmet market on the weekend of Saturday January 25, 2025 and Sunday January 26, 2025 from noon to 10pm. Meet on Boulevard de Belleville - just off the metro station is the Belleville market site: grilled meats, ravioli, noodles, Chinese desserts, Jian Bing (Chinese pancake), Liang Pi (steamed wheat flour noodles), malatang, bubble tea,...
2026 - The Food Market ® invites you to the market (between the Ménilmontant and Couronnes metros) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 - Boulevard Belleville 75020 Paris.
A great opportunity to order or eat on the go specialties such as Korean fried chicken, Laotian sausages, baos burgers, banh mi, Malaboom's Mala Xiangguo, chiffon cakes... to the rhythm of drums and parades. https://www.lefoodmarket.fr/
Join us all week at the Mairie for a variety of shows, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, storytelling and children's workshops.
And don't miss the guided strolls through Belleville's Chinatown.
What to do in Paris in February and visit Paris in March.
Don't forget to stop by Tang Frères Pantin to shop and prepare your meal in the purest Chinese tradition.
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