Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Spaces & Experiences at the University of Toronto!
Join us as we honour Spring Festival, Tết, Seollal, and Losar across campus. Enjoy an authentic Lion Dance performance, shop exclusive Year of the Horse merchandise at the University of Toronto Bookstore, and savour special dishes at our campus dining locations.
Year of the Horse Bookstore Collection
Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Horse at U of T! Explore our exclusive collection inspired by the traditions of Spring Festival, Tết, Seollal, and Losar. Featuring limited-edition designs created for 2026, this festive line will be available in-store and online beginning January 2026.
Shop the collection and embrace the energy, strength, and good fortune symbolized by the Horse. 
Lion Dance Performance
Experience one of the most iconic traditions of Spring Festival—an energetic Lion Dance symbolizing prosperity, joy, and good luck for the year ahead.
Feel the thunderous rhythms of the drums, watch the performers’ remarkable skill, and enjoy the artistry of the lion costume, complete with a traditional eye-dotting ceremony and feeding ritual.
Stay after each performance to take a photo with the Lion—don’t miss this unforgettable celebration!
Performance Schedule — Friday, January 30, 2026
Enjoy the festivities at one of the Lion Dance performances. It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate, take photos, and share the joy of the Year of the Horse with the U of T community.
- 9:00 a.m. – Chestnut Residence Lobby & Dining Commons
89 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON M5G 2J1
10:30 a.m. – Oak House Residence & Dining Commons
700 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2J212:15 p.m. – New College Dining Commons
40 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1C62:30 p.m. – Medical Sciences Building (MSB), David Naylor Student Commons
1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3K3- 4:15 p.m. – University Family Housing, Outside Podium Deck
35 Charles Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1R6
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U of T Food Services Specials
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with special Lunar New Year food offerings across campus.
January 30 – Dumpling Giveaway
Join us during the Lion Dance celebrations and enjoy complimentary dumplings at the following locations (while quantities last):
Chestnut Lobby & Dining Commons – 9:00 a.m.
Oak House Mezzanine & Dining Commons – 10:30 a.m.
New College Dining Commons – 12:15 p.m.
Medical Sciences Building (David Naylor Student Commons area) – 2:30 p.m.
February 17 – Lunar New Year Dinner
Enjoy a festive Lunar New Year dinner menu at participating Dining Commons locations:
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Chestnut
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New College
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Oak House
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CampusOne
February 16–27 – Foodie Finds Feature
Discover a limited-time Bao Bun menu at Robarts Food Hall as part of our Foodie Finds series—available for a short time only.
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