2026 Greater Saint John Lunar New Year Gala – Year of the Horse
As the Year of the Horse arrives, the Lunar New Year Gala returns to the Imperial
Theatre, hosted by the Greater Saint John Chinese Cultural Association, with the
support of the City of Saint John, the Province of New Brunswick, many
businesses, and our incredible local community.

This year’s program combines carefully selected and thoughtfully prepared
performances from the local Chinese community with the support and participation
of some of Saint John’s and New Brunswick’s most respected artists and ensembles.
Featured appearances include the Saint John String Quartet, the Saint John Youth
Orchestra, the Oberig Choir and Saint John High School Choir.

The gala also welcomes Chen Fei, a nationally recognized performer of Chinese
traditional instruments, whose work adds a distinctive musical voice to the program.
With guidance from experienced local musicians and ensembles, this year’s community-
led performances move beyond familiar formats, creating moments of contrast,
collaboration, and fresh cultural exchange on stage.
A new stage and visual design, created specifically for this year’s production, offers a
refreshing and immersive theatre experience. The show will also include a special
guest appearance by James Mullinger, a British comedian based in greater Saint
John, who has taken Canada by storm and will take part in selected moments of this
show.

Designed as a family-friendly event, the Lunar New Year Gala offers audiences a lively
and engaging way to welcome the lunar new year at the Imperial Theatre.