EVENT UPDATE: There are no upcoming events known for this event series - please check the organizer website for any updates.

Experience the excitement of the traditional lion dance, performed by skilled dancers to the beat of the drums. Watch as they weave through the streets, bringing good luck and fortune to all who witness. A conglomeration of culture and community that will create a truly captivating exhibition of performance.

2024 Update – Originally scheduled a two-day event on September 21-22, the event is now scheduled for one day only (Sunday, September 22, 2024) from 10am to 5pm. See updates on Instagram or chinatownliondancefestival.com

Chinatown Lion Dance Festival Schedule

Festival Schedule
Sunday ONLY (Sept. 22, 2024) | 10a-5p
Portsmouth Square, Washington & Kearny, San Francisco, CA

• 10:30AM-11:00AM………Wong Gar Hung Keun Kung Fu-SF
• 11:20PM-11:45PM………Teng Fei Lion Dance-Sacramento
• 12PM-12:30PM……………Jing Mo Athletic Association-SF
• 12:50PM-1:20PM………..Golden Turtle-San Jose
• 1:40-2PM……………………San Jose State Lion Dance Group
• 2:15-2:50PM……………….Fei Tian Dancers (UC Berkeley)
• 3:10PM-3:30PM………….Sifu Ming’s Kung Fu-San Jose
• 4PM-5PM……………………White Crane-SF (USA Champs 2022, 2023)

The goal is to bring people into SF Chinatown to enjoy culture, entertainment and feel the sense of community.