We’re excited to share that danceScape will be part of Hamilton’s 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Market, returning bigger, brighter, and more joyful as we welcome the Year of the Horse 🐎✨
Reserve your tickets at the Official Site:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-hamilton-lunar-new-year-market-event-tickets-1977724801119
There’s less than one week to go — and this event is BIG.
🎟 Over 600 tickets already claimed
👥 Nearly 700 attendees last year
⚠️ Important Reminders:
This free, family-friendly celebration is all about movement, strength, community, and fresh beginnings — everything the Year of the Horse represents.
- Pre-arranged tickets are required
- Arrive early — especially if you want a good spot for Qigong/Tai Chi at 1:00 PM
- Free parking is available along both sides of Stuart Street
- Coming early is strongly recommended to secure parking
📅 Sunday, February 22
🕐 1:00 – 6:00 pm
📍 51 Stuart Street, Hamilton (Workers Arts & Heritage Centre)
🎟 FREE admission (ticket required)
🌿 Join danceScape for an interactive danceFLOW qigong / tai chi session at 1:00 pm. Gentle, flowing movement for all levels — designed to restore balance, calm the nervous system, and welcome the year ahead with intention.
🎉 What to Expect
✨ 28+ incredible local vendors
🥟 Food & drinks — bao, sushi hand rolls, sweet treats & more
🛍️ Art, ceramics, jewellery, vintage clothing, antiques, jade, florals, books & more
🎶 All-day programming, including:
🐉 Three Lion Dances
🧘 Tai Chi & martial arts demos
🀄 Mahjong
🍳 Cooking demo
🎵 Live music
🌳 Wishing tree & fortune sticks
🏮 Lantern making & decorating
📸 Photobooth
👶 Kids zone with toys, books & colouring
We’re grateful to the Hamilton Chinese Association and Red Packet PopUp for organizing this beautiful celebration, and to the City of Hamilton, City Enrichment Fund, and Hamilton Civic for supporting a growing community tradition.
Bring your friends, your family, and your New Year wishes — and come move, connect, and celebrate with us 🧧❤️