This year’s Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration is happening in the evening on January 28, 2023, in the lobby of the Akron Civic Theatre. There will be food, beverages, and outstanding cultural performances, followed by fireworks outside.

4:30 — Doors open
5:30 — House (seating) opens
6 — Performance begins
7:30 — Fireworks (outdoors)
*performances and activities subject to change

Check our event page for more details as we usher in the year of the rabbit.
Ride METRO fixed-routes FREE to downtown Akron on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 from 2:30 – 10 pm when you show the event flyer (paper or digital) to the bus operator.
Call 330.762.0341 for routes and times or visit www.akronmetro.org to plan your trip.
The 2023 Downtown Akron Lunar New Year celebration is presented with support from the Knight Foundation, the City of Akron, Asia Services in Action, the Karen Community of Akron, The University of Akron, NIHF STEM School, Civic Youth Innovation Engagement, Akron Community Foundation, GAR Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, Akron Civic Commons, Akron METRO RTA, and the Akron Civic Theatre.