What to do in Macau for the 2026 Lunar New Year!

In the 2026 Chinese New Year of the Horse, Macau has prepared activities such as drone fireworks display, golden dragon parade, thousand person float performance, Lunar New Year's Eve market, and firecracker setting off area. From the Macau Peninsula to Taipa, lights and decorations are everywhere, allowing families, couples, and friends to immerse themselves in the joy of the Chinese New Year.

As a highlight of the Chinese New Year, the "Golden Jun Yunxiang Happy Spring Festival" drone fireworks display landed in Macau for the first time. There are three performances in total, held on the evenings of the third day of the lunar new year (February 19th), the seventh day of the lunar new year (February 23rd), and the fifteenth day of the lunar new year (March 3rd), each lasting 15 minutes. 3888 drones form near the Macau Tower, accompanied by music and lasers, to outline auspicious patterns for the Year of the Horse and Macau landmarks. The Tourism Bureau recommends six best viewing spots, including the Sun Yat sen Avenue seaside and the Science Museum seawall. Surrounding areas such as Hengqin Financial Island can also be viewed for free.

Preferring traditional Chinese New Year flavors, the grand golden dragon parade and the thousand person float performance are not to be missed. On the first to second day of the first lunar month (February 17-18), the "Dragon Soaring Dance to Celebrate the New Year" community tour will be held, featuring a large golden dragon paired with auspicious dolls, "Mai Mai" and performance teams to pay New Year's greetings along the way, as well as scheduled performances. The thousand person float performance extends from the Grand Prix Museum to Guangzhou Street and Shanghai Street. The float combines the Year of the Horse and Macau characteristics, with actors presenting songs and dances, and audiences along the way receiving New Year's greetings.

To purchase New Year's goods and experience the festive atmosphere of the market, go to the Lunar New Year market. The Macau Lunar New Year Fair in 2026 will be located at Ta Shek Square and Yau Hon Park, and will be open until the first day of the Lunar New Year before the holiday. Tashi Square has the largest market size, with lantern exhibitions, various New Year flowers, New Year gifts, as well as scheduled performances such as Cantonese opera and dance; The Youhan Park market is mainly focused on New Year's flowers, and the nearby vendor building can purchase New Year's Eve potted vegetables and ingredients, creating a lively atmosphere.

If you want to experience the authentic Chinese New Year ceremony, you can go to the firecracker burning area. Macau has designated a designated fireworks area, where the sound of firecrackers can be heard one after another during the Spring Festival. This not only symbolizes bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, but also brings the lively atmosphere to a climax. Adults and children can rediscover the flavor of childhood and welcome the New Year together here.

In addition to the core activities, there are more surprises for the Macau New Year. From the first to the third day of junior high school, the community has Xinjiang and Chongqing folk performances and exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage; From the fifth to the sixth day of the lunar new year, the Chinese Coal Mine Art Troupe performed in front of the Beidi Temple in Dashanba and Taipa. Multiple cultural venues are open, and new year workshops, exhibitions, and concerts are also launched to meet different needs.