On behalf of the 2023 Utah Chinese New Year Celebration Committee
(UTCNYCC), we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your
consideration of sponsoring this year’s Chinese New Year celebration that is
scheduled at Skyline High School in the evening of January 14, 2023. The
committee, representing local Chinese community, appreciates your
consistent support in the past and looks forward to your continued support
in the future!
UTCNYCC is a nonprofit volunteer group with the collective efforts of
nearly 20 organizations and many individuals from Chinese Mainland,
Taiwan , Hong Kong and other places. Its objective is to enrich Utah’s
culture through sharing the traditional Chinese culture with locals who
loves Chinese culture, heritage, and customs. The Chinese New Year is
the largest cultural events and is celebrated by over 30,000 Utah Chinese
and many people from other Asian countries.
UTCNYCC has been organizing the Chinese New Year celebration for over
21 years now. The committee is working with performing groups to bring an
incredible show for Utahans. As always, the Chinese New Year celebration
receives the highest attention from Utah residents. This is the time that
thousands of people (American and Chinese) get together and share the
values and traditions they love.
Many local businesses are taking this opportunity to become sponsors of the
events to promote their products or services to the locals. Some have been
the proud sponsors since the very beginning. If you wish to become our sponsors, please send
us an email by filling up the contact us form found below this page. Thanks!
The celebration is free to the public with no registration needed.
Utah Chinese New Year Celebration
one of the biggest events held annually by the Utah Chinese communitySpring Festival is the most important and heartwarming traditional celebration in Chinese culture. The annual Utah Chinese New Year Gala, jointly presented by nearly twenty Chinese organizations across Utah, has become one of the most representative and unifying cultural events within the Chinese community in the state, bringing people together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The 2026 Utah Chinese New Year Gala will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (the 29th day of the 11th lunar month) from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Cottonwood High School Auditorium. Festivities will begin earlier with lively Carnival Activities starting at 5:00 PM. The evening will feature a rich and diverse program of performances, along with fun and engaging carnival activities, offering joyful moments of togetherness and community interaction. Supported enthusiastically by organizations and individuals throughout the community, and featuring talented performers from various artistic disciplines, this celebration will present a vibrant cultural showcase filled with music, song, dance, and martial arts—radiating the energy, optimism, and spirit of the Year of the Horse. Admission and parking are free for all guests. Carnival activities begin at 5:00 PM, followed by a spectacular Lion Dance performance at 6:45 PM, officially opening the evening’s celebration. The main stage performances will commence at 7:00 PM.
Music, singing, dance, and martial arts—an exciting and colorful experience awaits! The Organizing Committee of the Utah Chinese New Year Gala warmly invites friends from all communities to join us with your family, colleagues, and friends to celebrate the New Year, share the beauty of culture, and welcome a bright new chapter in the Year of the Horse.
We look forward to seeing you on the evening of January 17 at the Cottonwood High School Auditorium. Don’t miss it!
The 2025 Utah Chinese New Year Celebration was a great success! We all had a great time full of entertainment. An enormous thank you to the sponsors that make the event a
reality, and a huge thank you to our volunteers. Finally, a big thank you to the local Chinese community for their ongoing support.
We are excited for you to be joining us again next year! So, until then, keep it real!
2025 Stage Curtain Call @ Cottonwood High
* Limited Seating!!!
Seating is on a first come first serve basis and subject to capacity. Please arrive early for best seating.
Events Schedule
| Timings | Location | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Lobby | Fun Activities |
| 6:00pm | Main Auditorium | Door Open |
| 6:45-7:00pm | Hallway | Lion Dance Performance |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Main Auditorium | Program starts |
| * The schedule may be subject to change. |
