San Diego, California · February 5 to 7, 2027
San Diego Tet Festival
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San Diego Tet Festival
When is San Diego Tet Festival 2027?
San Diego Tet Festival 2027 is expected to run February 5 to 7, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.
2027February 5 to 7, 2027Expected
How the dates are set: Held on a weekend near Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, and announced by the organizers each year.
San Diego Tet Festival schedule
- 2026 edition, Feb. 20 to 22: The festival ran as a three-day celebration of the Year of the Horse.
- Highlights: Lion Dances, the Miss Vietnam San Diego Pageant, the Golden Voice singing competition and the Cultural Village.
Sources: facebook.com, sdtet.com
History of San Diego Tet Festival
Tet Nguyen Dan, or Vietnamese New Year, is Vietnam's most important holiday. It is celebrated between mid-January and late February based on the lunar calendar. It is a family-focused celebration where people clean their homes, enjoy special meals and give children red envelopes for good luck.
Source: dosd.com
San Diego Tet Festival: questions people ask
When was the San Diego Tet Festival in 2026?
The festival was held February 20 to 22, 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse.
What is the San Diego Tet Festival?
It is described as San Diego's largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
What is there to see at the San Diego Tet Festival?
Highlights include lion dances, the Miss Vietnam San Diego pageant, a Golden Voice singing competition and the Cultural Village.
Where is the San Diego Tet Festival held?
The 2026 edition was listed at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Another listing says it is now held at Mira Mesa park, so check sdtet.com.
Sources: facebook.com, sdtet.com, dosd.com
About San Diego Tet Festival
San Diego's largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival: lion dances, the Miss Vietnam San Diego pageant and a Cultural Village.
The San Diego Tet Festival celebrates Tet Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese New Year, over a weekend at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Highlights include lion dances, the Miss Vietnam San Diego pageant, a singing competition and the Cultural Village. The dates follow the lunar calendar, so they shift each year.
Know before you go
- Dates follow the lunar calendar and are announced each year.
- Check sdtet.com for the current venue and program.
- San Diego International (SAN) sits right by Liberty Station, only a short ride from the festival grounds.
Planning the trip
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