CPAA Spring Festival Gala of Silicon Valley

The Spring Festival Gala is Chinese Performing Arts of America’s (CPAA) signature annual production, bringing together artists, families, and communities across Silicon Valley to celebrate the Lunar New Year. As CPAA’s largest and most visible event of the year, the Gala combines dazzling performances with cultural tradition, creating a stage where heritage and innovation meet.

A Celebration of Culture and Community

Held at the prestigious San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, the Gala showcases the richness of Chinese arts through music, dance, theater, and multimedia presentations. With a theme that changes each year—ranging from stories of home and belonging to classic legends reimagined—the program highlights both traditional artistry and contemporary creativity. Each Gala attracts over a thousand audience members, from local families to regional leaders, underscoring CPAA’s role as a cultural anchor in the Bay Area.

A Platform for Artists

Beyond being a celebration, the Spring Festival Gala serves as an incubator for multicultural artists. Performers include CPAA’s resident dance troupes, guest musicians, cross-cultural collaborations, and youth groups. This diverse lineup offers both emerging and established artists the opportunity to present their work on a world-class stage, reaching audiences that span generations and backgrounds.

An Enduring Legacy

For more than three decades, CPAA has hosted the Gala, building a legacy of artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and community connection. It is more than just a performance—it is a gathering of community spirit and cultural pride, affirming CPAA’s mission to break boundaries through the arts and nurture the next generation of performers.

Looking Ahead

The upcoming 17th CPAA Spring Festival Silicon Valley and the 3rd Silicon Valley Multicultural Festival will be themed “Our Hearts, Our Home- 美丽家园” and is planned for February 22, 2026 at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

Join us for the 17th Annual Silicon Valley Spring Festival Gala — a spectacular celebration of culture, artistry, and community hosted by Chinese Performing Arts of America (CPAA). This year’s theme, “Our Hearts, Our Home (美丽家园)”, honors the beauty of belonging, connection, and harmony across cultures.

Through music, dance, and visual storytelling, the performance explores what it means to find “home” — both in our heritage and in our shared future here in Silicon Valley. The evening unfolds in four captivating chapters that weave together Chinese cultural traditions and global perspectives to celebrate our collective spirit.

A Celebration of Culture & Connection

This year’s Spring Festival Gala bridges generations and communities — a reflection of the Chinese diaspora and the multicultural heart of Silicon Valley. It is not only a showcase of artistic excellence but also a heartfelt tribute to the values of love, perseverance, and belonging.

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, may we find warmth and strength in our shared home — wherever our hearts may be.

Presented by

Chinese Performing Arts of America (CPAA)
Founded in 1991, CPAA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding and artistic excellence through performance, education, and community engagement.

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Children from Title 1 schools sit in rehearsals for free.