No Lunar New Year celebration feels complete without music filling the house. From the moment the first mandarin oranges are placed on the table to the final round of visiting relatives, Chinese New Year songs are the soundtrack that sets the festive mood. Loud, cheerful and packed with good-luck wishes, these songs instantly make everything feel more ong.
Whether you’re building a playlist for Lunar New Year gathering, open house vibes or just want something festive playing in the background, here are some of the popular Chinese New Year songs that you can still hear until today.
Classic Chinese New Year Songs
Some songs simply refuse to age and honestly, we wouldn’t want them to. For many families, listening to the same old Chinese New Year song every year has become a tradition of its own, triggering instant nostalgia the moment the beat drops.
These classics are staples in almost every Chinese New Year song list:
Gong Xi Gong Xi
The ultimate New Year anthem that wishes prosperity and success.
He Xin Nian
A cheerful tune often played during family visits and reunion dinners.
Cai Shen Dao
A favourite during the first few days of the new year, especially when welcoming guests.
Xin Nian Hao
These old Chinese New Year songs are still heavily played today because their messages are timeless and universally understood.
As the lanterns glow and the reunion dinner table fills up with laughter, a Chinese New Year song becomes the perfect soundtrack to the celebration. In 2026, the Year of the Horse, the vibe feels even more uplifting. So let the music carry the spirit of Chinese New Year—joy, togetherness, gratitude, and big wishes for a brighter year ahead.
Gong Xi Fa Cai ~~
