Silk Road Music: Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 in Richmond

Ring in the Year of the Horse with an unforgettable afternoon of global sounds at Silk Road Music: Lunar New Year Celebration, presented by Gateway Theatre. This vibrant concert blends traditional Asian instruments with contemporary world music influences in a joyful performance designed for audiences of all ages.

📅 Date: February 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Studio B, Gateway Theatre – Richmond, BC
🎟 Tickets: $25 General Admission
⏳ Run Time: 90 minutes (no intermission)
👨‍👩‍👧 Recommended for: Ages 6+
⚠️ Status: Sold Out (Waitlist Available)

🎶 A Cross-Cultural Musical Journey

Following last year’s sold-out show, the award-winning ensemble Silk Road Music returns with a brand-new program inspired by renewal, vitality, and the adventurous spirit of the Horse.

Audiences will experience a rich tapestry of sounds performed by an internationally celebrated lineup:

• Qiu Xia He – expressive pipa (Chinese lute)
• Zhong Xi Wu – shimmering sheng and bright suona
• André Thibault – soulful guitar and oud
• Philip Bélanger – dynamic percussion
• Karley Yeung (Hong Kong) – rising star on erhu and Cantonese gaohu

Together, they create a musical dialogue that bridges East and West, tradition and innovation, heritage and modern storytelling.

🌏 About Silk Road Music

Founded in 1991 by pipa virtuoso Qiu Xia He, Silk Road Music has grown into one of Canada’s leading intercultural ensembles. Based in Vancouver, the group is known for blending traditional Chinese music, original compositions, and folk influences through cross-cultural instrumentation.

Performing in English, French, and Mandarin, Silk Road Music connects generations and cultures through powerful live storytelling and global musical collaboration.

🧧 Why You Should Attend

• A family-friendly Lunar New Year concert

• Rare opportunity to hear instruments like pipa, sheng, suona, erhu, and oud live

• A celebration of cultural diversity through music

• An inspiring way to welcome the Year of the Horse

Even though this performance is currently sold out, you can still join the waitlist through Gateway Theatre in case additional tickets become available.