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Lunar New Year, aka Spring Festival or Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year as it follows the lunar calendar. It falls on February 17, 2026. One fourth of the world’s 8.2 billion people will celebrate Lunar New Year. It is celebrated by people of Chinese heritage but also people whose parents and grandparents came from Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia.
In Las Vegas, resorts, including Bellagio, go all out with extravagant displays and elaborate decorations to usher in the Chinese New Year, wishing good health, wealth and good fortune to all their guests.
The Chinese zodiac assigns each year to one of 12 animals. This year will be the Year of the Fire Horse. That year begins on February 17, 2026, and will end on February 5, 2027. People born in the Year of the Fire Horse are said to be charming and adventurous. They are seen as motivators and born leaders.
This is the 15th annual Chinese New Year in the Desert (CNY). During the last 14 years, it has grown so much that it is now recognized as an official “Nevada 150” event. Forbes says Las Vegas is one of the 8 best places in the United States to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden Chinese New Year
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden’s 14,000 square foot space has been transformed into the a tribute to the Year of the Fire Horse. With more than thousands of plants, it has been designed to bring prosperity and luck to all who visit them.
The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens feature different hues of red and gold with lotus flowers, silk lantern chandeliers and gold coins. The display features dramatic sculptured instillations, including many gilded horses. You’ll also see playful giant pandas and lush immersive botanicals.
The display celebrates themes of courage, opportunity and passion. You’ll see a serene pond with live Koi fish. This tribute is filled with lush plants, lovely flowers and towering trees. It is planned a year in advance.
The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden is open to the public to enjoy 24/7 free of charge until February 28, 2026.
The Garden Table
The Garden Table is returning to the Bellagio Conservatory. It will feature tempting creations from the very talented Bellagio culinary team. It seats 6 guests maximum for brunch and 4 guests maximum for dinner.
It will be open Monday to Sunday, from 11:30 am to 8 pm.
Noodles in the Bellagio features traditional Asian noodle dishes.
Noodles is open for lunch from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and for dinner from 5:30 to 8 pm.
Jasmine in the Bellagio features Cantonese Chinese until 10 pm.
Bellagio Hotel Chinese New Year
Dress in red to bring you good luck and try gaming at the Bellagio Casino. Celebrate the Chinese New Year by winning big!
Bellagio is an opulent European style luxury hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The Bellagio Fountains have water shows every 30 minutes that are a spectacular blend of water, light and music. Book a stay at the Bellagio here to get the lowest price for your stay.
