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Pick an event that fits your dates, then open it for the official schedule and any ticket rules. Programs change — if something conflicts, trust the official link on the event page.
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Choose 1 anchor
One event per day is plenty. Keep the rest flexible.
Time it earlier
For calmer vibes: weekdays, or early sessions on weekends.
Pair it nearby
Add one walk + one food mission for a complete day.
Taipei Biennial 2025–2026 (Taipei Fine Arts Museum)
Taipei’s flagship contemporary art biennial—high-quality exhibitions and a great ‘half-day culture anchor’ if you want something more bespoke than shopping and food.
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Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) 2026
A big, browseable week of publishers, art books, design finds, and author events—perfect for a rainy-season February day in Taipei.
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Taipei Lantern Festival 2026
Night walks, lantern installations, and a festive city mood—one of the best ‘after dinner’ experiences of late winter in Taipei.
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New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon 2026
A scenic coastal marathon north of Taipei—great if you want a ‘big race’ weekend with ocean views and a very different vibe from central-city running.
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Smart City Summit & Expo 2026 (Taipei)
A huge city-tech expo that shows how Taiwan thinks about transport, energy, AI, and urban infrastructure—surprisingly fun if you like ‘how cities work’ behind the scenes.
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Taipei Restaurant Week (seasonal)
A citywide ‘try new places’ moment with special menus—useful if you want one planned meal and a push to explore beyond your usual neighborhood picks.
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TAIPEI CYCLE 2026
Asia’s biggest cycling industry show—great even for curious visitors: gear, design, and a ‘Taipei does global trade’ energy concentrated into a few days.
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Taipei Tourism Exposition (TTE) 2026
A practical, browseable travel expo: destination booths, deals, and inspiration—useful if you’re in Taipei and planning trips around Taiwan (or beyond).
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Dragon Boat Festival (Taipei) 2026
A classic Taiwan holiday with river races, crowds, and zongzi season—perfect if you want a cultural moment that feels local (and loud).
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COMPUTEX Taipei 2026
Taipei’s biggest tech trade show week—if you’re in town, it noticeably changes the city’s ‘busy’ level (and hotel availability), especially around Nangang.
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FOOD TAIPEI (Taipei International Food Show) 2026
A major food-industry expo with tastings and showcases—fun if you like browsing food culture and want an indoor plan during early-summer heat.
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Taipei Film Festival 2026
A citywide film week with screenings and special programs—ideal if you love cinema and want a relaxed, evening-focused Taipei itinerary.
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Taiwan National Day (Double Ten Day, October 10) in Taipei
Taiwan’s national day. In Taipei, expect official ceremonies and a different city rhythm—useful for planning opening hours and transport in early October.
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ART TAIPEI (art fair) (seasonal)
Taipei’s major art fair—great if you want a design-forward indoor afternoon and a ‘modern Taipei’ culture hit.
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Taipei Pride (seasonal)
Asia’s largest Pride parade weekend—huge city energy, strong community atmosphere, and a meaningful October travel anchor.
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Golden Horse Film Festival (seasonal)
Taipei’s biggest film-season moment: international cinema, premieres, and a citywide ‘festival nights’ mood in late autumn.
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Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) 2026
Taipei’s biggest travel fair: airlines, hotels, and destinations—worth a visit if you like travel planning (and sometimes real discounts).
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Taipei Marathon (seasonal)
Taipei’s biggest road-race weekend—great spectator energy and a strong reason to plan a crisp-weather December trip.
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Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2026
Taipei’s signature countdown moment: Taipei 101 lights up the skyline—an easy ‘must do’ if you’re in town for New Year’s.
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Taipei Game Show 2027
Taipei’s biggest gaming convention weekender—big booths, demos, and a ‘Taipei goes full fandom’ energy that’s fun even if you’re just browsing.
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TIMTOS 2027 (Taipei International Machine Tool Show)
A major global trade show in Taipei—huge halls, serious engineering energy, and a surprisingly interesting ‘Taipei as a world hub’ moment even for curious visitors.
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