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2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Eastridge Mall | 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA

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2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)

San Jose, get ready!
UStar Productions proudly presents the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tết Festival 2026.

TẾT FESTIVAL 2026 – Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Friday, Feb 20 | 3 PM – 10 PM
Saturday & Sunday, Feb 21–22 | 11 AM – 10 PM
Eastridge Center, San Jose
Free Entrance & Parking

Festival Highlights:

  • Lucky Money & Gifts
  • Live Entertainment
  • Lion Dancers
  • Student Voice Singing Contest
  • Miss Vietnam California
  • Fashion Show
  • K-Pop Dance Groups
  • Carnival Rides & Games
  • Exclusive Food Booths
  • Business Vendors
  • 3D Theme Parks for Photos
    …and much more!

Bring your family, friends, and your Tết spirit — let’s welcome a prosperous Year of the Fire Horse together!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Lunar New Year, Outdoors
Address: 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA

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