A new show celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year in Mississauga this month.
The 2026 Mississauga Lunar New Year Spectacular is a vibrant cultural celebration that brings together traditional and contemporary performances at Meadowvale Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 21.
The program blends traditional dance, festive music and cultural presentations inspired by Lunar New Year customs.
The show, hosted by the Horizon and Legacy Foundation, has been held in Vaughan or Toronto in past years, director Alice Zhang told INsauga.com.
“This year is the first year it has been held in Mississauga,” Zhang said.
Zhang, an actress and TV producer in China, wanted to get involved because she often watched the performances at the Horizon and Legacy Foundation’s Asian markets.
There are over 25 performances with groups from around the Greater Toronto Area. Performers range in age from about six to 70 years old.
The show opens with a traditional lion dance, but this performance may be different than what people have experienced in the past, as it includes audience engagement, Zhang said.
As this is the year of the horse in the Chinese zodiac, Zhang said she wanted the show theme to symbolize energy, progress, confidence and vitality.
In one 10-minute segment of the show, a group of 43 performers combine traditional dances with Kung-fu and Tai-chi elements, she said. Another performance called Horse Racing features traditional Chinese two-stringed instruments, often called a pipa.
Zhang added AI-generated set backgrounds, adding a boost to the visual effects, while retaining the traditional performances.
The show also includes an activity zone where attendees can experience zodiac readings and calligraphy in booths before entering the performance area.
Zhang extended a warm invitation to all Mississauga residents. She hopes people will “enjoy cultural performances and share the joy of Chinese Lunar New Year.”
The show is at the Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Tickets start at $20.
For more information and to purchase a ticket, see the City of Mississauga page here.
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