Lunar New Year at American Dream

American Dream will commemorate the Year of the Horse and honor the Lunar New Year with a month-long series of festive events, performances, and culinary offerings.

Performances range from fashion shows, traditional lion dances and live bands throughout January, February and March.

Performance Dates:
January 17, 24; February 28: 9th US Starlight Youth Talent Competition
January 18, 25: A Classical Crossover by NGXB
January 31: 7th Aland K-Pop Dance Competition
February 1: BYO Lunar New Year Concert
February 7: Andres Aquino “Avenue of Dreams” Couture Fashion Show
February 8: Grace Chen Couture Runway Show
February 8: Lunar New Year Gala
February 14: American Youth Spring Festival Gala
February 15: Lunar New Year Spectacular
February 15: Dream Wheel Lighting Ceremony
February 15 – March 8: Global LNY Photography Competition
February 21: Opera Night
February 22: Lunar New Year concert by Celadon Stars World Orchestra
March 8: Sunflower Lantern Festival Gala
Location: The Dream Stage (Court A, Level 1) and The Avenue
*All events and event dates are subject to change.

The 9th U.S. Starlight Youth Talent Competition Piano Showcase highlights emerging young pianists through a series of live performances celebrating musical discipline and artistic growth, spreading the joy of the Lunar New Year to the audience.
Date: January 17, 24; February 28
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: The Avenue

Classical crossover pianist NGXB brings high-energy classical crossover piano to The Avenue. Known for transforming rock and pop hits into virtuosic interpretations, NGXB blends classical training, jazz foundations, and contemporary music into a dynamic and engaging live experience.
Date: January 18, 25
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: The Avenue

Presented by ÅLAND, the K-Pop Dance Competition brings together some of the most dynamic K-Pop dance teams from the greater New York area. The high-energy showcase celebrates contemporary K-Pop culture through synchronized choreography and spirited competition.
Date: January 31
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Dream Stage

Performed by members of the Bravura Youth Orchestra, the BYO Lunar New Year Concert features original festive compositions alongside modern Asian classics and timeless works by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky.
Date: February 1
Time: 2-3 pm
Location: The Avenue

Renowned designer Andres Aquino presents Avenue of Dreams, a couture fashion show featuring elegant silhouettes and refined craftsmanship, aligning fashion with cultural celebration.
Date: February 7
Time: 3-4 pm
Location: The Avenue

GRACE CHEN Couture presents the Real Women Couture Runway Show, showcasing the Resort 2026 collection with an emphasis on confidence, inclusivity, and modern elegance.
Date: February 8
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: The Avenue

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with one of New Jersey’s largest Chinese cultural events, the Lunar New Year Gala, featuring dance, music, folk arts, and choral performances, highlighting the beauty and vitality of Chinese culture.
Date: February 8
Time: 12-4 pm
Location: Dream Stage

The American Youth Spring Festival Gala brings together youth performers from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania for a festive celebration of dance, music, and traditional Chinese performing arts.
Date: February 14
Time: 2-5 pm
Location: Dream Stage

Charge into the Year of the Horse with Impact Culture NYC’s Lunar New Year Spectacular at American Dream – an iconic celebration galloping with energy, luck, and momentum. Enjoy lion dances, electrifying performances, Kung Fu demonstrations, and electrifying performances.
Date: February 15
Time: 12-6 pm
Location: Dream Stage

American Dream will illuminate the Dream Wheel red from February 15 through March 3 in celebration of the Lunar New Year, symbolizing renewal and good fortune.
Date: February 15
Time: 1-6 pm
Location: Dream Stage

The Global Lunar New Year Photography Competition showcases works capturing Lunar New Year traditions and cultural expression from around the world. Selected entries will be exhibited throughout The Avenue.
Date: February 15 – March 8

The Celadon Stars World Orchestra presents a Lunar New Year concert blending classical orchestration with cultural influences in celebration of musical storytelling and cross-cultural artistry.
Date: February 22
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Court D