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Upcoming events

Festivals, cultural weeks, and seasonal moments worth planning around.

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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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November 1, 2025–March 29, 2026Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM)

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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February 3–2026 (day: 8)Taipei World Trade Center (Exhibition Hall 1)

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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February 25–March 15, 2026Festival zones in Taipei (official locations vary by year)

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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March 15, 2026Wanli / Jinshan coast (New Taipei City)

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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March 17–2026 (day: 20)Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (Hall 2)

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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Typically spring and/or fall (dates TBA)Participating restaurants across Taipei

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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March 25–2026 (day: 28)Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (Halls 1–2) + TWTC Hall 1

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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May 22–2026 (day: 25)Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1

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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May 31, 2026River race venues in Taipei (often at Dajia Riverside Park)

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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June 2–2026 (day: 5)TaiNEX (Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center)

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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June 24–2026 (day: 27)TaiNEX (Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center)

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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June 26–July 11, 2026Multiple cinemas in Taipei (program varies)

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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October 10, 2026Citywide (official ceremonies vary by year)

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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Typically October (dates TBA)Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1

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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Typically late October (dates TBA)City center parade route + event areas

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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Typically November (dates TBA)Cinemas across Taipei (program varies by year)

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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November 6–2026 (day: 9)Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

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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Typically December (date TBA)City course (start/finish and route vary by year)

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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December 31, 2026–January 1, 2027Taipei 101 (best viewed from nearby parks and viewpoints)

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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January 21–2027 (day: 24)Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (Hall 1)

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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March 2–2027 (day: 6)Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (Halls 1–2) + TWTC Hall 1

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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