Lunar New Year Celebration kicks off at SeaWorld San Diego! In 2026 it’s all happening Saturdays and Sundays, January 31–February 16, with bonus celebrations on Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse as the sights, sounds and aromas of Asia come alive during this local San Diego festival that’s a delight for the whole family.
Enjoy incredible entertainment, food items, and more, all in the name of good fortune and prosperity. Here is a snap shot of what awaits your family at SeaWorld San Diego's Lunar New Year.
San Diego Lunar New Year Entertainment
The Lunar New Year Festival Stage will feature cultural performances from the local community including Taiko drumming, dancing, and more. Be sure not to miss this exciting entertainment at Wild Arctic Plaza.
Stop by for these incredible seasonal experiences:
- Taiko Drummers
- Festival Flavors
- Lion Dancers
All entertainment is included with your SeaWorld San Diego admission.
SeaWorld Lunar New Year Food
Red Lantern
- Pork Belly Bao Returning Favorite!
- Pork Belly Bao, Cucumbers, Hoisin Sauce, Bao Bun
- Vegetable Spring Roll New!
- Beef Chow Mein New!
- Beef, Noodles, Carrots, Cabbage, Scallions
- Wonton Soup New!
- Wontons, Bok Choy, Broth
- Mango Pudding New!
Lotus Garden
- Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (With Sriracha Mayo)
- Char Siu BBQ Pork Banh Mi New!
- Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi, Rice, Eggs, Peas, Carrots, Scallions)
- Strawberry Brick Toast (Strawberry, Butter, Sugar, Toast, Powdered Sugar)
- Brick Toast (Butter, Sugar, Toast, Powdered Sugar)
Fortune Bar
- Bivouac Pear Cider
- Kirin Beer
- Orange Blossom (Gin, Orange Juice, Grenadine)
San Diego Lunar New Year Vacation
Be sure to book your Lunar New Year vacation to San Diego, along with a visit to SeaWorld for these events, rides and animal encounters.
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